Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 38% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (3,871 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (1,762 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (1,315 G$) | 521 G$ | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (336 G$) | 510 G$ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.15 (659 G$) | 730 G$ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (518 G$) | 383 G$ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (2,710 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.23 (1,095 G$) | 740 G$ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (402 G$) | 229 G$ | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (240 G$) | 333 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (3,819 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (484 G$) | 400 G$ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (168 G$) | 282 G$ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 25% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,073 (224,559 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (201,074 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (29,423 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (194,954 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (105,992 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (21,496 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (10,363 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $479 (100,261 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (44,665 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (2,842 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (2,078 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 58% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (15,128 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (12,067 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (21,494 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (22,154 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 16% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (4,295,248 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (268 G$) | 220 G$ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (10,753 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (3,082 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 24% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (825 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (2,564 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (7,855 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (705 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (827 G$) | 769 G$ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (2,215 G$) | 917 G$ | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (680 G$) | 484 G$ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (382 G$) | 405 G$ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (1,942 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 48% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (9,517 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (3,340 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (24,779 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (16,815 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (1,339 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.11 (861 G$) | 919 G$ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (475 G$) | 417 G$ | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (150,448 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (37 G$) | 21 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (12,769 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (511 G$) | 549 G$ | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 257 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 30% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 870,308 G$ ($4,158) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 667,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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