Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 152% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 62) | R$ 29 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.90 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.32 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (R$ 58) | R$ 16 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.96 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.53 | + 397% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.90 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.31 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $947 (R$ 4,156) | R$ 3,256 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $594 (R$ 2,607) | R$ 1,910 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $60 (R$ 263) | R$ 564 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $455 (R$ 1,996) | R$ 2,037 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $350 (R$ 1,536) | R$ 1,338 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (R$ 659) | R$ 343 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (R$ 142) | R$ 79 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $528 (R$ 2,316) | R$ 1,537 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $520 (R$ 2,280) | R$ 428 | + 433% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (R$ 95) | R$ 23 | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (R$ 62) | R$ 16 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (R$ 232) | R$ 199 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (R$ 311) | R$ 171 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (R$ 337) | R$ 306 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (R$ 442) | R$ 243 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (R$ 95,471) | R$ 88,717 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.46 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.35 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (R$ 479) | R$ 211 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 174% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $27 (R$ 118) | R$ 18 | + 562% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (R$ 80) | R$ 43 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (R$ 142) | R$ 241 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (R$ 54) | R$ 16 | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 261% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (R$ 59) | R$ 15 | + 286% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.27 | + 320% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.66 | + 335% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 52) | R$ 37 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (R$ 309) | R$ 100 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R$ 98) | R$ 51 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (R$ 369) | R$ 219 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (R$ 637) | R$ 177 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 252% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (R$ 4,892) | R$ 2,791 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (R$ 1.23) | R$ 1.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (R$ 297) | R$ 114 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,563 prices entered by 1,262 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 99% more expensive than in Brazil
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