Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Bălţi, Moldova
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Food | + 226% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 226% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (330 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 614% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (150 Leu) | 45 Leu | + 234% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (112 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 220% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (24 Leu) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.15 (56 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (44 Leu) | 20 Leu | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (231 Leu) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.23 (93 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 419% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (27 Leu) | 5.00 Leu | + 431% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (20 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (326 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 404% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (41 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (14 Leu) | 5.40 Leu | + 166% | |
Housing | + 188% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 188% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $998 (17,817 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 494% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (17,142 Leu) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (2,508 Leu) | 2,000 Leu | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (16,620 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 454% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (9,036 Leu) | 1,572 Leu | + 475% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (1,833 Leu) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (883 Leu) | 133 Leu | + 566% | |
40” flat screen tv | $479 (8,547 Leu) | 5,000 Leu | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (3,808 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | + 281% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (242 Leu) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (177 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 254% | |
Clothes | + 119% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 119% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (1,290 Leu) | 600 Leu | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (1,029 Leu) | 450 Leu | + 129% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (1,750 Leu) | 814 Leu | + 115% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (1,889 Leu) | 1,034 Leu | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 37% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (366,176 Leu) | 120,000 Leu | + 205% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (22 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (917 Leu) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (263 Leu) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 18% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (70 Leu) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (219 Leu) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (670 Leu) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (60 Leu) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (71 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (189 Leu) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (57 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 611% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (33 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (144 Leu) | 60 Leu | + 141% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 78% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (811 Leu) | 304 Leu | + 166% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (304 Leu) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (2,112 Leu) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (1,400 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 833% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (114 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 128% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (75 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 399% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (41 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (12,826 Leu) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (3.19 Leu) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (1,089 Leu) | 500 Leu | + 118% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (44 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 112% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 17,831 Leu ($999) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,400 Leu in Bălţi.
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