Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Taka 2,159) | Taka 253 | + 752% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (Taka 607) | Taka 506 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (Taka 386) | Taka 234 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (Taka 276) | Taka 91 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 150 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (Taka 221) | Taka 78 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Taka 975) | Taka 476 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (Taka 528) | Taka 307 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (Taka 486) | Taka 56 | + 769% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Taka 260) | Taka 407 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,802) | Taka 1,609 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (Taka 259) | Taka 136 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (Taka 61) | Taka 72 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 219% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (Taka 232,371) | Taka 40,565 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (Taka 131,207) | Taka 22,239 | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,221 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (Taka 107,660) | Taka 50,272 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (Taka 89,717) | Taka 31,111 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (Taka 15,319) | Taka 5,000 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Taka 12,106) | Taka 1,266 | + 856% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (Taka 44,288) | Taka 49,805 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (Taka 24,399) | Taka 15,000 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Taka 1,274) | Taka 568 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Taka 1,822) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Taka 6,584) | Taka 2,505 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (Taka 3,899) | Taka 2,407 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Taka 9,929) | Taka 5,268 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (Taka 8,150) | Taka 4,284 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (Taka 2,732,715) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (Taka 200) | Taka 110 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (Taka 5,465) | Taka 2,433 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Taka 1,215) | Taka 250 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (Taka 659) | Taka 308 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Taka 2,429) | Taka 1,500 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 797) | Taka 360 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (Taka 791) | Taka 191 | + 314% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (Taka 503) | Taka 794 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (Taka 303) | Taka 158 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (Taka 251) | Taka 200 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Taka 5,865) | Taka 1,513 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Taka 2,238) | Taka 1,024 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Taka 4,858) | Taka 3,000 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Taka 8,667) | Taka 3,597 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 792) | Taka 1,519 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 607) | Taka 253 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (Taka 428) | Taka 580 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Taka 72,872) | Taka 35,756 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Taka 9,716) | Taka 2,307 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Taka 364) | Taka 327 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 421 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.454
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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