Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 532 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.00 (Taka 350) | Taka 488 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (Taka 1,335) | Taka 263 | + 407% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (Taka 131) | Taka 98 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (Taka 259) | Taka 134 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (Taka 113) | Taka 96 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 329 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (Taka 88) | Taka 203 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (Taka 88) | Taka 27 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.02 (Taka 89) | Taka 530 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Taka 876) | Taka 1,346 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (Taka 216) | Taka 112 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (Taka 88) | Taka 58 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (Taka 52,545) | Taka 43,087 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $400 (Taka 35,030) | Taka 21,416 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 (Taka 3,503) | Taka 4,489 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $337 (Taka 29,500) | Taka 37,342 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (Taka 17,515) | Taka 20,129 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (Taka 2,627) | Taka 3,105 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Taka 4,379) | Taka 947 | + 362% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $145 (Taka 12,677) | Taka 36,542 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Taka 7,006) | Taka 16,205 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.26 (Taka 373) | Taka 369 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 56% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (Taka 1,751) | Taka 2,612 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Taka 1,314) | Taka 3,117 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $25 (Taka 2,189) | Taka 9,947 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Taka 4,379) | Taka 6,827 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (Taka 2,101,793) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (Taka 138) | Taka 91 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (Taka 5,254) | Taka 1,696 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 296 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 1,395 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (Taka 7,444) | Taka 1,191 | + 525% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (Taka 175) | Taka 498 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.50 (Taka 219) | Taka 208 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 263) | Taka 690 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (Taka 88) | Taka 173 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (Taka 88) | Taka 229 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 304 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $10 (Taka 876) | Taka 1,410 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8 (Taka 701) | Taka 885 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $20 (Taka 1,751) | Taka 3,617 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.00 (Taka 263) | Taka 1,328 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 393 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (Taka 175) | Taka 594 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Taka 52,545) | Taka 35,756 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 22) | Taka 2.19 | + 899% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (Taka 1,751) | Taka 1,057 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (Taka 131) | Taka 268 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 657 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
87.575
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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