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Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Taka 880) | Taka 380 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 778) | Taka 430 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Taka 673) | Taka 230 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.98 (Taka 251) | Taka 73 | + 243% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Taka 569) | Taka 104 | + 446% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (Taka 336) | Taka 57 | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 851) | Taka 329 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (Taka 454) | Taka 149 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.67 (Taka 225) | Taka 24 | + 822% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.05 (Taka 173) | Taka 349 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Taka 1,697) | Taka 2,441 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.43 (Taka 289) | Taka 100 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (Taka 100) | Taka 49 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,401 (Taka 118,043) | Taka 39,061 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,076 (Taka 90,618) | Taka 30,585 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (Taka 13,934) | Taka 3,590 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $913 (Taka 76,903) | Taka 39,337 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (Taka 53,858) | Taka 21,014 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $150 (Taka 12,650) | Taka 3,613 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (Taka 4,361) | Taka 1,605 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $673 (Taka 56,701) | Taka 43,845 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $357 (Taka 30,063) | Taka 13,495 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Taka 1,509) | Taka 316 | + 378% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Taka 701) | Taka 607 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (Taka 8,100) | Taka 2,249 | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (Taka 6,196) | Taka 2,442 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Taka 8,361) | Taka 5,023 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (Taka 10,523) | Taka 3,926 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,358 (Taka 1,883,267) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.54 (Taka 130) | Taka 88 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (Taka 3,315) | Taka 2,573 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Taka 825) | Taka 300 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (Taka 3,098) | Taka 540 | + 474% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (Taka 3,304) | Taka 1,088 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $13 (Taka 1,083) | Taka 339 | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (Taka 624) | Taka 313 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (Taka 1,030) | Taka 367 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.61 (Taka 388) | Taka 91 | + 324% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (Taka 184) | Taka 114 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (Taka 779) | Taka 255 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (Taka 4,922) | Taka 951 | + 417% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Taka 1,665) | Taka 760 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Taka 7,084) | Taka 2,015 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (Taka 8,667) | Taka 2,831 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 977) | Taka 1,364 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (Taka 313) | Taka 305 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (Taka 168) | Taka 501 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $242 (Taka 20,396) | Taka 35,756 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Taka 14) | Taka 22 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (Taka 5,815) | Taka 2,127 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.25 (Taka 190) | Taka 223 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,384 prices entered by 357 different people.
Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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