Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Taka 1,244) | Taka 230 | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 637) | Taka 376 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.24 (Taka 445) | Taka 184 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (Taka 93) | Taka 79 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (Taka 184) | Taka 105 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (Taka 110) | Taka 54 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Taka 576) | Taka 526 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (Taka 195) | Taka 159 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (Taka 133) | Taka 28 | + 371% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.96 (Taka 81) | Taka 442 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (Taka 964) | Taka 1,478 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (Taka 190) | Taka 102 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 (Taka 65) | Taka 45 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,217 (Taka 103,346) | Taka 64,159 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (Taka 39,955) | Taka 34,477 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (Taka 9,553) | Taka 4,050 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $489 (Taka 41,563) | Taka 39,073 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (Taka 23,743) | Taka 22,885 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (Taka 4,641) | Taka 4,140 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (Taka 5,571) | Taka 1,099 | + 407% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $373 (Taka 31,658) | Taka 37,254 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (Taka 15,056) | Taka 15,000 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.08 (Taka 431) | Taka 411 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Taka 900) | Taka 621 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Taka 4,022) | Taka 1,987 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (Taka 5,011) | Taka 2,314 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Taka 7,788) | Taka 4,295 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (Taka 4,768) | Taka 4,454 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (Taka 339,723) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (Taka 103) | Taka 94 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,699) | Taka 1,477 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 129 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Taka 675) | Taka 491 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (Taka 2,783) | Taka 1,039 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (Taka 248) | Taka 405 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (Taka 319) | Taka 230 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (Taka 389) | Taka 411 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.65 (Taka 225) | Taka 82 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.08 (Taka 91) | Taka 100 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Taka 941) | Taka 240 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Taka 3,948) | Taka 1,281 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Taka 1,248) | Taka 958 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (Taka 3,922) | Taka 2,103 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (Taka 300) | Taka 1,179 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (Taka 333) | Taka 284 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (Taka 149) | Taka 658 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (Taka 39,638) | Taka 35,756 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Taka 4,288) | Taka 1,420 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (Taka 269) | Taka 259 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,087 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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