Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Taka 1,219) | Taka 263 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 917) | Taka 344 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Taka 563) | Taka 162 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (Taka 152) | Taka 74 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.79 (Taka 323) | Taka 112 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (Taka 173) | Taka 50 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (Taka 968) | Taka 581 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (Taka 390) | Taka 172 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (Taka 153) | Taka 26 | + 494% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.25 (Taka 362) | Taka 379 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,122) | Taka 1,686 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (Taka 245) | Taka 103 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (Taka 139) | Taka 41 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (Taka 73,249) | Taka 59,451 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $405 (Taka 34,485) | Taka 33,978 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (Taka 4,259) | Taka 4,046 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $448 (Taka 38,157) | Taka 35,113 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $296 (Taka 25,193) | Taka 15,590 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (Taka 2,556) | Taka 3,803 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Taka 3,544) | Taka 1,167 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $409 (Taka 34,826) | Taka 35,909 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $509 (Taka 43,384) | Taka 13,069 | + 232% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Taka 1,549) | Taka 431 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Taka 940) | Taka 852 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 176% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (Taka 4,508) | Taka 1,746 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (Taka 6,028) | Taka 1,826 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Taka 6,549) | Taka 5,220 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Taka 8,584) | Taka 4,121 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (Taka 1,853,341) | Taka 2,253,970 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.02 (Taka 172) | Taka 95 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (Taka 9,304) | Taka 2,898 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 301% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $18 (Taka 1,514) | Taka 133 | + 1039% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Taka 1,109) | Taka 498 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Taka 3,143) | Taka 1,000 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (Taka 1,050) | Taka 400 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (Taka 811) | Taka 164 | + 396% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (Taka 1,138) | Taka 356 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (Taka 430) | Taka 84 | + 413% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (Taka 309) | Taka 141 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 167 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 213% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (Taka 5,995) | Taka 1,289 | + 365% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Taka 1,207) | Taka 888 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Taka 7,164) | Taka 2,301 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (Taka 12,364) | Taka 1,790 | + 591% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (Taka 1,554) | Taka 817 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (Taka 390) | Taka 304 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 536 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (Taka 94,961) | Taka 35,756 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (Taka 24) | Taka 1.67 | + 1328% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (Taka 5,774) | Taka 1,882 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (Taka 251) | Taka 272 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,513 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
85.186
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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