Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (128元) | 41元 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (36元) | 38元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (23元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (16元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (13元) | 10元 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (58元) | 50元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (31元) | 16元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (29元) | 6元 | + 344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (15元) | 7元 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (107元) | 89元 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (15元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (3.59元) | 13元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (13,740元) | 11,256元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (7,758元) | 5,248元 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 450元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (6,366元) | 6,564元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (5,305元) | 3,518元 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (906元) | 296元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (716元) | 100元 | + 619% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (2,619元) | 1,460元 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (1,443元) | 553元 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (75元) | 43元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (108元) | 50元 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (389元) | 418元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (231元) | 302元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (587元) | 553元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (482元) | 705元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (161,586元) | 137,169元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (12元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (323元) | 228元 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is about the same as in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (72元) | 45元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (39元) | 59元 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (144元) | 114元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47元) | 67元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (47元) | 57元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (30元) | 25元 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (18元) | 6元 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (15元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 64元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (347元) | 169元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (132元) | 100元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (287元) | 1,179元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (512元) | 320元 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (47元) | 81元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (36元) | 28元 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (25元) | 19元 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (4,309元) | 3,680元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.80元) | 0.34元 | + 436% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (575元) | 394元 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (22元) | 25元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 753 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 47% more expensive than in China
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