Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Brazil
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Zimbabwe is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (R$ 87) | R$ 28 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.09 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 271% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.88 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.17 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.96 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.84 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (R$ 64) | R$ 38 | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 (R$ 4.32) | R$ 3.38 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Zimbabwe is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,156 (R$ 6,554) | R$ 3,116 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (R$ 2,667) | R$ 1,822 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (R$ 638) | R$ 495 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $489 (R$ 2,774) | R$ 2,079 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (R$ 1,585) | R$ 1,300 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (R$ 310) | R$ 370 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (R$ 372) | R$ 79 | + 371% | |
40” flat screen tv | $373 (R$ 2,113) | R$ 1,688 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (R$ 1,005) | R$ 467 | + 115% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.08 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (R$ 60) | R$ 17 | + 253% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Zimbabwe is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (R$ 268) | R$ 210 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (R$ 335) | R$ 194 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (R$ 465) | R$ 326 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (R$ 318) | R$ 248 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Zimbabwe is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (R$ 22,678) | R$ 88,292 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.24 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.48 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 113) | R$ 224 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (R$ 186) | R$ 219 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.20 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.95 | + 109% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.89 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 4.10 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (R$ 65) | R$ 43 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (R$ 264) | R$ 95 | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 (R$ 77) | R$ 53 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (R$ 265) | R$ 184 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (R$ 2,646) | R$ 3,562 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (R$ 1.42) | R$ 1.27 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 286) | R$ 116 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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