- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (79元) | 50元 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (60元) | 34元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (56元) | 15元 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.09 (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (49元) | 16元 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (27元) | 8元 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (69元) | 57元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (34元) | 13元 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (18元) | 6元 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (14元) | 5.62元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (137元) | 115元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.59 (24元) | 7元 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (9元) | 12元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,436 (9,738元) | 9,312元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,120 (7,590元) | 4,326元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (1,024元) | 438元 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (5,941元) | 5,527元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $581 (3,938元) | 3,447元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (1,139元) | 302元 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (341元) | 83元 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $569 (3,857元) | 2,087元 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $400 (2,709元) | 714元 | + 279% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (97元) | 36元 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (56元) | 38元 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (652元) | 556元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (499元) | 260元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (673元) | 624元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (847元) | 694元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,242 (150,775元) | 143,509元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.54 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (273元) | 156元 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (66元) | 26元 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $36 (247元) | 31元 | + 706% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (291元) | 493元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $13 (89元) | 29元 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (54元) | 36元 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (71元) | 36元 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.93 (27元) | 9元 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (16元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (98元) | 57元 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (428元) | 149元 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (134元) | 86元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (570元) | 777元 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (696元) | 375元 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (58元) | 58元 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (28元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (15元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (2,016元) | 3,255元 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.15元) | 1.03元 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (423元) | 309元 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.55 (17元) | 20元 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.779
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 57% more expensive than in China
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