Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (AU$8) | AU$4.99 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.27 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.15 (AU$4.06) | AU$4.99 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (AU$3.19) | AU$4.99 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (AU$17) | AU$10 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.23 (AU$7) | AU$4.35 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.46 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (AU$1.48) | AU$4.73 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (AU$24) | AU$16 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (AU$2.98) | AU$3.13 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (AU$1.04) | AU$1.79 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,073 (AU$1,384) | AU$2,461 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (AU$1,239) | AU$1,879 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (AU$181) | AU$140 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (AU$1,201) | AU$1,843 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (AU$653) | AU$1,301 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (AU$132) | AU$92 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (AU$64) | AU$52 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | $479 (AU$618) | AU$573 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (AU$275) | AU$177 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (AU$18) | AU$12 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (AU$13) | AU$28 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 11% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (AU$93) | AU$100 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (AU$74) | AU$60 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (AU$132) | AU$157 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (AU$137) | AU$117 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 20% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (AU$26,471) | AU$25,963 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (AU$1.65) | AU$1.45 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (AU$66) | AU$100 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (AU$5.09) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (AU$16) | AU$16 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (AU$48) | AU$71 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (AU$4.35) | AU$6 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (AU$5.10) | AU$4.60 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (AU$14) | AU$5.36 | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (AU$4.19) | AU$3.19 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.88 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (AU$12) | AU$25 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 25% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (AU$21) | AU$27 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (AU$153) | AU$162 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (AU$104) | AU$108 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.11 (AU$5.31) | AU$4.46 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (AU$2.93) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (AU$927) | AU$594 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.83 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (AU$79) | AU$53 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (AU$3.15) | AU$27 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,500 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$6,267 ($4,858) in Harare.
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