- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
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- Gweru
- Aizawl
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Cost of living in Gweru, Zimbabwe compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 83% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (₨397) | ₨150 | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.00 (₨331) | ₨300 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨464) | ₨225 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (₨99) | ₨99 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $6.00 (₨397) | ₨79 | + 400% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (₨66) | ₨30 | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $30 (₨1,987) | ₨300 | + 562% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (₨662) | ₨162 | + 309% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.00 (₨199) | ₨80 | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 (₨86) | ₨100 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (₨1,325) | ₨850 | + 56% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.50 (₨99) | ₨80 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (₨66) | ₨100 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 40% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (₨66,229) | ₨10,165 | + 552% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $600 (₨39,737) | ₨7,000 | + 468% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,041 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨10,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (₨1,656) | ₨1,000 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | $1,000 (₨66,229) | ₨100,000 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $300 (₨19,869) | ₨25,000 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (₨199) | ₨300 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 40% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,500 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $20 (₨1,325) | ₨4,000 | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (₨5,961) | ₨4,000 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨3,311) | ₨3,000 | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 38% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨570,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨66 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨2,018) | ₨500 | + 304% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 12% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (₨331) | ₨80 | + 314% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $15 (₨993) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (₨207) | ₨100 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (₨331) | ₨100 | + 231% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨199) | ₨300 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (₨106) | ₨100 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 2% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨1,325) | ₨1,000 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨800 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨80 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $10 (₨662) | ₨1,500 | - 56% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨200 | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
66.229
INR
/
USD
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Cost of living in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 32% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨43,572
($658)
in Gweru
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨33,000
in Aizawl.
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