Harare Unfiltered: A Street Artist's Reality Check

is harare overrated? let's see what the streets whisper

*Mabvuku Cost of Living

average rent for a one‑bedroom in Mabvuku hovers around $250 usd
a studio in Hatcliffe can be snagged for $180 if you catch a deal from a landlord who still believes in vinyl
groceries bite a bit more than in johannesburg but the street food stalls keep you fed for a song

Hatcliffe* Safety Scores

crime stats show a 12% drop in petty theft after the new night market opened
still, keep your eyes peeled near the old bus depot, especially after dark
neighbors in Bulawayo are just a short drive away, and you can catch a flight to Johannesburg in under two hours

the sky's doing that weird mix of sun and dust, like a vinyl record skipping, and it's only a quick hop to the misty hills of Nyanga

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Harare subreddit
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