Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (76元) | 36元 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (65元) | 37元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (23元) | 13元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (30元) | 15元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (13元) | 11元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (57元) | 51元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (31元) | 15元 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (28元) | 7元 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (15元) | 6元 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (106元) | 89元 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (15元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (9元) | 12元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (13,621元) | 15,701元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (7,691元) | 7,613元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (1,095元) | 474元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (6,311元) | 6,823元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (5,259元) | 3,937元 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (898元) | 313元 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (710元) | 101元 | + 600% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (2,596元) | 1,340元 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (1,430元) | 542元 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (75元) | 35元 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (107元) | 48元 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (386元) | 415元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (229元) | 280元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (582元) | 574元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (478元) | 717元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (142,382元) | 152,522元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (12元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (369元) | 245元 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (36元) | 41元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (39元) | 45元 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (287元) | 111元 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47元) | 47元 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (46元) | 44元 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (29元) | 32元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (18元) | 9元 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (15元) | 12元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 79元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (344元) | 225元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (131元) | 110元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (285元) | 481元 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (508元) | 253元 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (46元) | 74元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (36元) | 27元 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (25元) | 12元 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (4,271元) | 3,708元 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.78元) | 1.19元 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (265元) | 411元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (21元) | 25元 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,086 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
7.119
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 36% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 49% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 68% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 64% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in China