Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Kerman, Iran (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | + 707% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 707% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ [BM] 4,317,501 | ﷼ [BM] 110,233 | + 3817% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 1,915,010 | ﷼ [BM] 250,000 | + 666% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 1,324,127 | ﷼ [BM] 184,615 | + 617% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 291,761 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000 | + 1359% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 669,043 | ﷼ [BM] 55,631 | + 1103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 525,530 | ﷼ [BM] 33,385 | + 1474% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 2,779,465 | ﷼ [BM] 80,000 | + 3374% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 1,120,351 | ﷼ [BM] 40,000 | + 2701% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 325,759 | ﷼ [BM] 25,000 | + 1203% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ [BM] 268,109 | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ [BM] 4,258,814 | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ [BM] 539,830 | ﷼ [BM] 68,506 | + 688% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 187,477 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000 | + 837% | |
Housing | + 1511% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 1511% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 233,085,340 | ﷼ [BM] 8,000,000 | + 2814% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 224,248,740 | ﷼ [BM] 4,250,000 | + 5176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 32,813,820 | ﷼ [BM] 4,000,000 | + 720% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ [BM] 217,422,750 | ﷼ [BM] 5,000,000 | + 4248% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ [BM] 118,207,440 | ﷼ [BM] 3,500,000 | + 3277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 23,973,952 | ﷼ [BM] 4,000,000 | + 499% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 11,556,935 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 1056% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ [BM] 111,815,880 | ﷼ [BM] 30,000,000 | + 273% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 49,812,614 | ﷼ [BM] 10,000,000 | + 398% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 3,169,845 | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | + 6240% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ [BM] 2,317,207 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 2217% | |
Clothes | + 1894% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 1894% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 16,871,197 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 1587% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 13,458,295 | ﷼ [BM] 500,000 | + 2592% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 22,898,288 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 2190% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 24,707,417 | ﷼ [BM] 3,000,000 | + 724% | |
Transportation | + 683% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 683% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 4,790,285,000 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000,000 | + 379% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 291,425 | ﷼ [BM] 13,763 | + 2017% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ [BM] 11,992,042 | ﷼ [BM] 200,000 | + 5896% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ [BM] 3,436,992 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1058% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 1058% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 920,303 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 820% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ [BM] 2,859,231 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 2759% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ [BM] 8,759,939 | ﷼ [BM] 250,000 | + 3404% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ [BM] 786,374 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 686% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 922,754 | ﷼ [BM] 125,000 | + 638% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 2,470,298 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 2370% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 743,879 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 644% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 429,355 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 329% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 1,888,918 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 1789% | |
Entertainment | + 210% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 210% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 10,613,491 | ﷼ [BM] 400,000 | + 2553% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 3,979,131 | ﷼ [BM] 300,000 | + 1226% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 27,634,976 | ﷼ [BM] 500,000 | + 5427% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ [BM] 18,316,067 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 1732% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ [BM] 1,493,197 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 978,474 | ﷼ [BM] 50,698 | + 1830% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ [BM] 530,226 | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ [BM] 167,787,783 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000,000 | + 739% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ [BM] 41,709 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 14,240,199 | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ [BM] 569,974 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 470% | |
TOTAL | + 659% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 659% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 190,551,091 ($4,526) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 25,100,000 in Kerman.
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