Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (95元) | 56元 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (49元) | 37元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.24 (34元) | 16元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (7元) | 13元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (44元) | 56元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (10元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.96 (6元) | 6元 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (74元) | 119元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (15元) | 9元 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 (4.93元) | 10元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,217 (7,878元) | 7,754元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (3,046元) | 4,503元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (728元) | 412元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $489 (3,168元) | 6,949元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (1,810元) | 4,162元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (354元) | 272元 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (425元) | 88元 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $373 (2,413元) | 2,091元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (1,148元) | 619元 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.08 (33元) | 43元 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (69元) | 41元 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (307元) | 415元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (382元) | 206元 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (594元) | 590元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (363元) | 663元 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (25,895元) | 159,594元 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (8元) | 6元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (129元) | 176元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (26元) | 30元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (51元) | 36元 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (212元) | 440元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (19元) | 35元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (24元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (30元) | 36元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.65 (17元) | 10元 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.08 (7元) | 11元 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (72元) | 80元 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (301元) | 206元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (95元) | 97元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (299元) | 429元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (23元) | 67元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (25元) | 35元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (11元) | 32元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (3,021元) | 3,096元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.62元) | 0.68元 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (327元) | 481元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (21元) | 23元 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,198 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is about the same as in China
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