Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 54) | R$ 36 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 34 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.65 | + 273% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 75) | R$ 44 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.91 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (R$ 8,942) | R$ 3,746 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (R$ 5,441) | R$ 2,500 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (R$ 775) | R$ 587 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (R$ 4,464) | R$ 2,662 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (R$ 3,720) | R$ 1,703 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (R$ 635) | R$ 513 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (R$ 502) | R$ 90 | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (R$ 1,836) | R$ 1,987 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (R$ 1,012) | R$ 631 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 76) | R$ 21 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (R$ 273) | R$ 249 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (R$ 162) | R$ 248 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (R$ 412) | R$ 411 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (R$ 338) | R$ 301 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (R$ 100,726) | R$ 115,300 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (R$ 261) | R$ 228 | + 15% | |
| 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$ 21 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (R$ 27) | R$ 43 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (R$ 203) | R$ 263 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.31 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (R$ 112) | R$ 55 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (R$ 243) | R$ 112 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (R$ 93) | R$ 66 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (R$ 201) | R$ 215 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (R$ 359) | R$ 199 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (R$ 3,022) | R$ 4,404 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (R$ 1.26) | R$ 1.31 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (R$ 187) | R$ 125 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,948 prices entered by 1,664 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 46% more expensive than in Brazil
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