Cost of Living in Zimbabwe
Summary of cost of living in Zimbabwe:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,294.6$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 628.6$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Zimbabwe is, on average, 48.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Zimbabwe is, on average, 75.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.80 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.78 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.53 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.56 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.91 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.10 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.92 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.50 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2.59 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.01 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.05 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.19 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.84 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1.50 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 31.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.22 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.56 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,285.71 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 55.66 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 18.48 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 80.71 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 48.50 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.75 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 309.52 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,316.67 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 20.27 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 19.90 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 39.77 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 41.79 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 326.54 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 244.78 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 784.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 573.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 78.95 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 36.27 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 325.00 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.50 | |
Prices in Zimbabwe
This country had 660 entries in the past 12 months by 31 different contributors.
Last update: 6 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 6 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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