- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 376% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.09 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.29 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.85 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 48) | R$ 15 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.77 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.68 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.28 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.61 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (R$ 83) | R$ 40 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.59 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 3.22 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,438 (R$ 5,412) | R$ 3,133 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,121 (R$ 4,218) | R$ 1,936 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (R$ 568) | R$ 637 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (R$ 3,297) | R$ 2,145 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $581 (R$ 2,186) | R$ 1,333 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (R$ 632) | R$ 393 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 189) | R$ 81 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $569 (R$ 2,141) | R$ 1,725 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $400 (R$ 1,503) | R$ 422 | + 257% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (R$ 54) | R$ 20 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (R$ 362) | R$ 207 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (R$ 277) | R$ 183 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (R$ 373) | R$ 338 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (R$ 470) | R$ 254 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,358 (R$ 84,121) | R$ 87,299 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.54 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 4.35 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (R$ 152) | R$ 201 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (R$ 138) | R$ 48 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (R$ 161) | R$ 230 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $13 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.93 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.89 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.02 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (R$ 54) | R$ 39 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (R$ 237) | R$ 97 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 74) | R$ 50 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (R$ 316) | R$ 171 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (R$ 387) | R$ 178 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (R$ 1,119) | R$ 2,677 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.22 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (R$ 235) | R$ 117 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.52 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 52% more expensive than in Brazil
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