- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- India
- Harare
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Harare (Zimbabwe) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 76% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $10.75 (₨589) | ₨314 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $3.50 (₨192) | ₨236 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.79 (₨208) | ₨104 | 99% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.60 (₨88) | ₨43 | 105% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (₨137) | ₨55 | 149% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.60 (₨88) | ₨21 | 328% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.60 (₨307) | ₨170 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.50 (₨192) | ₨114 | 68% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.33 (₨183) | ₨32 | 473% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (₨82) | ₨119 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.50 (₨794) | ₨729 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2 (₨110) | ₨61 | 81% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (₨96) | ₨23 | 326% |
| Housing | 269% | ||
| Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 269% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,100 (₨60,264) | ₨13,857 | 335% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (₨9,131) | ₨2,214 | 312% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $86 (₨4,725) | ₨707 | 568% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,600 (₨87,657) | ₨42,143 | 108% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $500 (₨27,393) | ₨13,750 | 99% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15.50 (₨849) | ₨412 | 106% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2 (₨110) | ₨319 | 66% |
| Clothes | 41% | ||
| Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 41% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $30 (₨1,644) | ₨1,600 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $25 (₨1,370) | ₨1,317 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $120 (₨6,574) | ₨2,386 | 176% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $80 (₨4,383) | ₨2,071 | 112% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 50% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $36,000 (₨1,972,278) | ₨1,337,500 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (₨69) | ₨71 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $41 (₨2,246) | ₨1,214 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨178 | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 4% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $3.50 (₨192) | ₨202 | 5% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $2.50 (₨137) | ₨209 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (₨197) | ₨255 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨236 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (₨329) | ₨274 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨78 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12.50 (₨685) | ₨325 | 111% |
| Entertainment | 111% | ||
| Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 111% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (₨1,781) | ₨470 | 279% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8.33 (₨457) | ₨331 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (₨1,096) | ₨617 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $58 (₨3,150) | ₨1,579 | 100% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4 (₨219) | ₨197 | 11% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $2.33 (₨128) | ₨187 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $1.88 (₨103) | ₨153 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨10,359 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1 (₨55) | ₨1.17 | 4596% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $40 (₨2,191) | ₨2,814 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $1 (₨55) | ₨118 | 54% |
| TOTAL | 100% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 100% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨124,701
($2,276)
in Harare
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Ahmedabad.