Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Thane, India
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 103% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,353) | ₨844 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨616) | ₨288 | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨460) | ₨124 | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.61 (₨118) | ₨62 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.15 (₨230) | ₨64 | + 259% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (₨181) | ₨37 | + 387% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨948) | ₨274 | + 246% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.23 (₨383) | ₨168 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (₨141) | ₨24 | + 495% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (₨84) | ₨138 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,335) | ₨588 | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (₨169) | ₨73 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (₨59) | ₨31 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 156% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 156% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,073 (₨78,511) | ₨34,699 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (₨70,300) | ₨22,512 | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (₨10,287) | ₨5,414 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (₨68,160) | ₨21,166 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (₨37,057) | ₨12,897 | + 187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (₨7,516) | ₨2,613 | + 188% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨3,623) | ₨800 | + 353% | |
40” flat screen tv | $479 (₨35,053) | ₨35,364 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (₨15,616) | ₨15,424 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨994) | ₨395 | + 151% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨726) | ₨548 | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 95% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (₨5,289) | ₨2,258 | + 134% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (₨4,219) | ₨2,459 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (₨7,515) | ₨3,268 | + 130% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (₨7,746) | ₨2,619 | + 196% | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 139% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (₨1,501,709) | ₨830,309 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (₨94) | ₨83 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (₨3,759) | ₨945 | + 298% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨1,077) | ₨189 | + 469% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 127% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (₨289) | ₨102 | + 182% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨896) | ₨461 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (₨2,746) | ₨591 | + 365% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (₨247) | ₨260 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (₨289) | ₨183 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (₨774) | ₨181 | + 329% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (₨238) | ₨125 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (₨134) | ₨79 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₨679) | ₨216 | + 214% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 66% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (₨3,327) | ₨923 | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,168) | ₨496 | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (₨8,663) | ₨1,737 | + 399% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (₨5,879) | ₨2,000 | + 194% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (₨468) | ₨483 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.11 (₨301) | ₨222 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (₨166) | ₨212 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (₨52,600) | ₨35,595 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (₨13) | ₨20 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (₨4,464) | ₨2,228 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (₨179) | ₨251 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | + 115% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 115% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨230,436 ($3,149) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨107,000 in Thane.
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