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 | $14 (102元) | 42元 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (77元) | 34元 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (47元) | 15元 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (13元) | 15元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.79 (27元) | 13元 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (14元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (81元) | 47元 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (33元) | 14元 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (13元) | 5.82元 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.25 (30元) | 5.43元 | + 458% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (94元) | 103元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (21元) | 8元 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (6,129元) | 8,580元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $405 (2,885元) | 4,449元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (356元) | 386元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $448 (3,193元) | 5,174元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $296 (2,108元) | 3,034元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (214元) | 280元 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (297元) | 87元 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $409 (2,914元) | 2,283元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $509 (3,630元) | 525元 | + 591% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (130元) | 38元 | + 237% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (79元) | 50元 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (377元) | 443元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (504元) | 233元 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (548元) | 593元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (718元) | 532元 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 177% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (155,075元) | 131,184元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.02 (14元) | 7元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (779元) | 151元 | + 417% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $18 (127元) | 32元 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (93元) | 34元 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (263元) | 357元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (88元) | 40元 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (68元) | 50元 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (95元) | 33元 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (36元) | 8元 | + 345% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (26元) | 11元 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (85元) | 74元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (502元) | 179元 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (101元) | 96元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (599元) | 1,203元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (1,035元) | 359元 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (130元) | 67元 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (33元) | 32元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (28元) | 28元 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (7,946元) | 3,283元 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.99元) | 0.28元 | + 614% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (483元) | 312元 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (21元) | 20元 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,551 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
7.128
CNY
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 86% more expensive than in China
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