Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 101) | R$ 39 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 37 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.58 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 84) | R$ 50 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 4.56 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (R$ 10,887) | R$ 4,117 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (R$ 6,147) | R$ 2,764 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 749 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (R$ 5,044) | R$ 3,004 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (R$ 4,203) | R$ 2,017 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (R$ 718) | R$ 519 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (R$ 567) | R$ 90 | + 531% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (R$ 2,075) | R$ 1,806 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (R$ 1,143) | R$ 643 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (R$ 60) | R$ 31 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 22 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (R$ 308) | R$ 287 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (R$ 183) | R$ 280 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (R$ 465) | R$ 419 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (R$ 382) | R$ 328 | + 16% | |
| 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 | $22,500 (R$ 128,034) | R$ 117,873 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (R$ 256) | R$ 245 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (R$ 31) | R$ 51 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (R$ 114) | R$ 275 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 59 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (R$ 275) | R$ 114 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (R$ 105) | R$ 60 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (R$ 228) | R$ 246 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (R$ 406) | R$ 239 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (R$ 3,414) | R$ 3,830 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (R$ 1.42) | R$ 1.46 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (R$ 455) | R$ 140 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,123 prices entered by 1,451 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 58% more expensive than in Brazil
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