Cost of living in Zimbabwe
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.12
ZWL2,294.25
|
$4.25
-
$13.50
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.00
ZWL1,610.00
|
$4.50
-
$6.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
ZWL198.95
|
$0.50
-
$1.25
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.51
ZWL164.26
|
$0.42
-
$0.85
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.02
ZWL328.81
|
$0.81
-
$1.15
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.32
ZWL1,712.90
|
$3.51
-
$10.50
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.64
ZWL1,815.06
|
$3.79
-
$8.14
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.05
ZWL661.44
|
$1.32
-
$2.75
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
ZWL732.64
|
$1.45
-
$3.22
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.02
ZWL327.34
|
$0.57
-
$1.47
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
ZWL250.11
|
$0.52
-
$1.18
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.16
ZWL375.00
|
$0.54
-
$1.84
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
ZWL217.19
|
$0.48
-
$0.95
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
ZWL168.11
|
$0.23
-
$0.95
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.82
ZWL264.39
|
$0.43
-
$1.18
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.15
ZWL1,979.95
|
$5.45
-
$6.91
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$36.25
ZWL11,672.50
|
$27.50
-
$45.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,000.00
ZWL8,050,000.00
|
$20,000.00
-
$25,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.94
ZWL7,065.30
|
$20.00
-
$50.00
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$126.28
ZWL40,661.44
|
$65.00
-
$225.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$283.93
ZWL91,425.00
|
$200.00
-
$525.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$200.00
ZWL64,400.00
|
$140.00
-
$375.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.83
ZWL16,046.33
|
$24.47
-
$76.47
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$210.71
ZWL67,850.00
|
$160.00
-
$275.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,562.50
ZWL2,435,125.00
|
$3,000.00
-
$15,000.00
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.50
ZWL483.00
|
$1.00
-
$2.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.65
ZWL854.83
|
$1.50
-
$3.75
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.56
ZWL503.12
|
$1.25
-
$2.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.32
ZWL14,270.45
|
$15.00
-
$65.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.00
ZWL3,220.00
|
$8.00
-
$17.50
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$21.11
ZWL6,797.78
|
$15.00
-
$27.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$19.44
ZWL6,261.11
|
$14.00
-
$32.50
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$52.50
ZWL16,905.00
|
$25.00
-
$70.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$50.45
ZWL16,246.36
|
$40.00
-
$67.50
|
Zimbabwe - Cost of clothing
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