Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Summary of cost of living in Bulawayo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,355
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $948
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Bulawayo
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $6
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $4.54
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $2.98
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.25
12 eggs, large $2.20
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.18
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $1.91
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.52
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.12
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $8
2 liters of coca-cola $2.48
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $0.91
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $598
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $381
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $70
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $482
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $296
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $45
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $24
40” flat screen tv $577
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $214
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $4.41
Hourly rate for cleaning help $5.00
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $48
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $36
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $75
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $54
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $15,779
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.41
Monthly ticket public transport $33
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $27
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $5.98
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $2.66
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $3.28
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.69
Tube of toothpaste $1.26
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $7
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $33
2 tickets to the movies $14
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $57
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $4.59
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $2.50
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $2.03
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $898
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.27
1 month of gym membership in business district $42
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $3.41
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 08, 2023

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