Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 143% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,350) | ₨524 | + 158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨614) | ₨232 | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨459) | ₨178 | + 157% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (₨117) | ₨53 | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.15 (₨230) | ₨74 | + 211% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (₨180) | ₨38 | + 371% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨945) | ₨147 | + 543% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.23 (₨382) | ₨133 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (₨140) | ₨19 | + 654% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (₨84) | ₨109 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,332) | ₨819 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (₨169) | ₨75 | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (₨59) | ₨27 | + 117% | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 204% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,073 (₨78,316) | ₨21,065 | + 272% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (₨70,125) | ₨15,843 | + 343% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (₨10,261) | ₨3,761 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (₨67,991) | ₨28,261 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (₨36,965) | ₨9,442 | + 292% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (₨7,497) | ₨3,583 | + 109% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨3,614) | ₨967 | + 274% | |
40” flat screen tv | $479 (₨34,966) | ₨36,957 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (₨15,577) | ₨11,203 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨991) | ₨332 | + 199% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨725) | ₨148 | + 389% | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 96% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (₨5,276) | ₨2,276 | + 132% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (₨4,209) | ₨2,500 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (₨7,496) | ₨3,034 | + 147% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (₨7,726) | ₨2,269 | + 241% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 117% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (₨1,497,984) | ₨734,341 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (₨94) | ₨67 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (₨3,750) | ₨1,157 | + 224% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨1,075) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 138% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 138% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (₨288) | ₨174 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨894) | ₨500 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (₨2,739) | ₨500 | + 448% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (₨246) | ₨250 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (₨289) | ₨152 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (₨772) | ₨189 | + 309% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (₨237) | ₨106 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (₨133) | ₨73 | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₨677) | ₨190 | + 256% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 100% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (₨3,319) | ₨1,199 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,165) | ₨451 | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (₨8,642) | ₨1,423 | + 507% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (₨5,864) | ₨1,473 | + 298% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (₨467) | ₨525 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.11 (₨300) | ₨164 | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (₨166) | ₨177 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (₨52,469) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (₨13) | ₨2.83 | + 361% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (₨4,453) | ₨2,533 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (₨178) | ₨187 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 138% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨162,154 ($2,221) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨68,000 in Ghaziabad.
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