Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 31 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (R$ 75) | R$ 10 | + 623% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.40 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 20 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 4.83 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.02 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 5.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 43 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 3.82 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (R$ 2,964) | R$ 2,832 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $400 (R$ 1,976) | R$ 2,002 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 (R$ 198) | R$ 592 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $337 (R$ 1,664) | R$ 2,242 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (R$ 988) | R$ 1,480 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (R$ 148) | R$ 414 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 247) | R$ 84 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $145 (R$ 715) | R$ 2,006 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (R$ 395) | R$ 585 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.26 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 60% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 245 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 219 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $25 (R$ 123) | R$ 347 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (R$ 247) | R$ 261 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (R$ 118,541) | R$ 99,097 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (R$ 296) | R$ 223 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 52 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (R$ 420) | R$ 244 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.50 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (R$ 4.94) | R$ 4.62 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 47 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 92 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 54 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 189 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (R$ 2,964) | R$ 3,925 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (R$ 1.23) | R$ 1.29 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (R$ 99) | R$ 123 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,424 prices entered by 2,027 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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