Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Taka 1,147) | Taka 324 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 1,086) | Taka 492 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (Taka 339) | Taka 196 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (Taka 173) | Taka 92 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (Taka 447) | Taka 132 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (Taka 194) | Taka 78 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Taka 857) | Taka 608 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (Taka 464) | Taka 223 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (Taka 446) | Taka 33 | + 1262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Taka 228) | Taka 384 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,583) | Taka 1,400 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (Taka 227) | Taka 111 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (Taka 133) | Taka 70 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 282% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (Taka 189,536) | Taka 43,758 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (Taka 115,318) | Taka 25,202 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (Taka 16,424) | Taka 3,035 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (Taka 94,623) | Taka 22,952 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (Taka 78,852) | Taka 18,549 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (Taka 13,464) | Taka 7,137 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 10,640) | Taka 1,213 | + 777% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (Taka 38,925) | Taka 31,061 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (Taka 21,444) | Taka 17,904 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Taka 1,119) | Taka 417 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Taka 1,601) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Taka 5,787) | Taka 2,410 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (Taka 3,427) | Taka 3,066 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Taka 8,727) | Taka 6,410 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (Taka 7,163) | Taka 4,273 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (Taka 2,134,920) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (Taka 175) | Taka 107 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (Taka 5,539) | Taka 2,440 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Taka 534) | Taka 285 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (Taka 580) | Taka 513 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (Taka 4,300) | Taka 1,500 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 700) | Taka 425 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (Taka 317) | Taka 333 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (Taka 442) | Taka 376 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (Taka 266) | Taka 85 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (Taka 221) | Taka 89 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Taka 2,369) | Taka 445 | + 433% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Taka 5,155) | Taka 1,308 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Taka 1,967) | Taka 852 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Taka 4,270) | Taka 1,768 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Taka 7,617) | Taka 2,051 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 696) | Taka 999 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 534) | Taka 248 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (Taka 376) | Taka 564 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Taka 64,048) | Taka 35,756 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 27) | Taka 2.94 | + 808% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Taka 3,966) | Taka 2,601 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Taka 320) | Taka 287 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 849 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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