- 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 | $12 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 396% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.65 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 37) | R$ 15 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.41 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.60 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.87 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.25 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 4.56 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.20 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,420 (R$ 5,320) | R$ 3,153 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $984 (R$ 3,685) | R$ 1,955 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (R$ 645) | R$ 578 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $742 (R$ 2,780) | R$ 2,127 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (R$ 2,247) | R$ 1,330 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (R$ 660) | R$ 410 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (R$ 189) | R$ 83 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $477 (R$ 1,786) | R$ 1,724 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $457 (R$ 1,710) | R$ 429 | + 298% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 21 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (R$ 360) | R$ 203 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (R$ 276) | R$ 183 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (R$ 408) | R$ 327 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (R$ 468) | R$ 259 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,212 (R$ 83,196) | R$ 86,104 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 4.29 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (R$ 151) | R$ 202 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $41 (R$ 152) | R$ 47 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (R$ 189) | R$ 236 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (R$ 201) | R$ 96 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 74) | R$ 50 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (R$ 315) | R$ 176 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (R$ 384) | R$ 174 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (R$ 1,114) | R$ 2,726 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.13 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (R$ 212) | R$ 115 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.72 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 49% more expensive than in Brazil
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