Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 77% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 183 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 100 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.67 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 48 | + 135% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.87 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.25 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 17 | + 163% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 64 | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.80 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 39 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 244 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 27 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 111% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $998 (Mex$ 19,893) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (Mex$ 19,139) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 173% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (Mex$ 2,801) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (Mex$ 18,556) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (Mex$ 10,088) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (Mex$ 2,046) | Mex$ 770 | + 166% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 351 | + 181% | |
40” flat screen tv | $479 (Mex$ 9,543) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (Mex$ 4,251) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 88 | + 208% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 54 | + 266% | |
Clothes | + 88% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 88% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 848 | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (Mex$ 1,149) | Mex$ 552 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Mex$ 1,954) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (Mex$ 2,109) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 76% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (Mex$ 408,830) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 424 | + 141% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 283 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 96% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 105 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 137 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 517 | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 58 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 43 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 36 | + 493% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 23 | + 175% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 87 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 103% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Mex$ 906) | Mex$ 298 | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 109 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (Mex$ 2,359) | Mex$ 675 | + 249% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 605 | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 110 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 54 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (Mex$ 14,320) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Mex$ 3.56) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 522 | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 53 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 91% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,360 ($4,686) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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