- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Taka 980) | Taka 329 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 738) | Taka 426 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Taka 671) | Taka 173 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.54 (Taka 212) | Taka 73 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Taka 575) | Taka 98 | + 485% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (Taka 332) | Taka 58 | + 475% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 845) | Taka 368 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (Taka 422) | Taka 147 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (Taka 227) | Taka 24 | + 838% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (Taka 120) | Taka 342 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Taka 1,495) | Taka 2,486 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.93 (Taka 245) | Taka 101 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (Taka 154) | Taka 46 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,421 (Taka 118,728) | Taka 42,612 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $974 (Taka 81,356) | Taka 34,991 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (Taka 14,076) | Taka 3,724 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (Taka 73,209) | Taka 42,959 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $581 (Taka 48,533) | Taka 25,756 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (Taka 14,039) | Taka 3,716 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (Taka 4,592) | Taka 2,062 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $638 (Taka 53,317) | Taka 43,935 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $400 (Taka 33,380) | Taka 14,666 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 291 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 745) | Taka 545 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (Taka 8,034) | Taka 2,103 | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (Taka 6,145) | Taka 2,596 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (Taka 9,108) | Taka 4,703 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (Taka 10,436) | Taka 4,026 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,212 (Taka 1,855,513) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (Taka 119) | Taka 92 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (Taka 3,366) | Taka 2,448 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 201% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Taka 819) | Taka 297 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $41 (Taka 3,400) | Taka 476 | + 614% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (Taka 4,209) | Taka 1,238 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Taka 667) | Taka 370 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (Taka 663) | Taka 304 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (Taka 870) | Taka 360 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (Taka 301) | Taka 87 | + 244% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (Taka 194) | Taka 110 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Taka 1,121) | Taka 320 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Taka 4,490) | Taka 1,533 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Taka 1,649) | Taka 787 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Taka 7,025) | Taka 3,706 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (Taka 8,570) | Taka 2,759 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 719) | Taka 1,315 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (Taka 313) | Taka 332 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (Taka 189) | Taka 547 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (Taka 24,849) | Taka 35,756 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Taka 14) | Taka 14 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Taka 4,726) | Taka 2,557 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.72 (Taka 144) | Taka 229 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.538
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,862 prices entered by 401 different people.
Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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