Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe vs Thane, India
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 97% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,379) | ₨844 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨611) | ₨288 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.67 (₨423) | ₨124 | + 242% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (₨93) | ₨62 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.87 (₨214) | ₨64 | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.25 (₨168) | ₨37 | + 352% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨888) | ₨274 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.80 (₨358) | ₨168 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (₨104) | ₨24 | + 340% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.15 (₨86) | ₨138 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,360) | ₨588 | + 131% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.31 (₨172) | ₨73 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.80 (₨60) | ₨31 | + 96% | |
Housing | + 158% | |||
Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 158% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $998 (₨74,428) | ₨34,699 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $961 (₨71,606) | ₨22,512 | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (₨10,478) | ₨5,414 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $931 (₨69,426) | ₨21,166 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $506 (₨37,745) | ₨12,897 | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (₨7,655) | ₨2,613 | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨3,690) | ₨800 | + 361% | |
40” flat screen tv | $479 (₨35,704) | ₨35,364 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (₨15,906) | ₨15,424 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨1,012) | ₨395 | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨740) | ₨526 | + 41% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 98% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 (₨5,387) | ₨2,258 | + 139% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (₨4,297) | ₨2,459 | + 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (₨7,312) | ₨3,268 | + 124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (₨7,889) | ₨2,619 | + 201% | |
Transportation | + 142% | |||
Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 142% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,521 (₨1,529,608) | ₨830,309 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (₨93) | ₨83 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (₨3,829) | ₨945 | + 305% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (₨1,097) | ₨182 | + 502% | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 129% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.94 (₨294) | ₨102 | + 187% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨913) | ₨461 | + 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (₨2,797) | ₨591 | + 373% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.37 (₨251) | ₨260 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (₨295) | ₨183 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $11 (₨789) | ₨181 | + 337% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (₨238) | ₨125 | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (₨137) | ₨79 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨603) | ₨216 | + 179% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 69% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (₨3,389) | ₨923 | + 267% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (₨1,271) | ₨496 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $118 (₨8,824) | ₨1,737 | + 408% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (₨5,849) | ₨2,000 | + 192% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (₨477) | ₨483 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (₨312) | ₨222 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (₨169) | ₨212 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $719 (₨53,577) | ₨35,595 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (₨13) | ₨20 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (₨4,547) | ₨2,228 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.44 (₨182) | ₨251 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 116% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨235,354 ($3,157) in Harare to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨109,000 in Thane.
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