Cost of Living in Zimbabwe
Summary of cost of living in Zimbabwe:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,155.0, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $588.6, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Zimbabwe is, on average, 51.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Zimbabwe is, on average, 78.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $6.33 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $40.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.54 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.77 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.47 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.53 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.91 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.71 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.95 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.54 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.19 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $2.60 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.21 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.76 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.88 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.74 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.70 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.17 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.01 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $7.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.27 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.88 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $38.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $5.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.73 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $25,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $51.15 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $18.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $69.31 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $41.39 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $20.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $10.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $299.44 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $7,733.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $19.01 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $17.52 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $39.75 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $43.69 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $291.05 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $225.79 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $629.44 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $512.63 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $85.26 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $36.65 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $361.94 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 13.77 | |
Prices in Zimbabwe
This country had 871 entries in the past 12 months by 48 different contributors.
Last update: 4 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 4 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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