- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (86元) | 53元 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (64元) | 33元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (61元) | 15元 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (18元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (50元) | 16元 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (29元) | 8元 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (69元) | 63元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.41 (38元) | 13元 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.87 (20元) | 7元 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (10元) | 5.64元 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (124元) | 114元 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (21元) | 8元 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (13元) | 12元 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,420 (9,870元) | 9,680元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $984 (6,838元) | 4,478元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (1,196元) | 425元 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $742 (5,158元) | 5,603元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (4,169元) | 3,523元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (1,224元) | 305元 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (352元) | 88元 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $477 (3,314元) | 2,242元 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $457 (3,173元) | 678元 | + 368% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (94元) | 40元 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (61元) | 39元 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (668元) | 554元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (511元) | 280元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (758元) | 614元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (868元) | 672元 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,212 (154,350元) | 145,666元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (10元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (280元) | 154元 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (68元) | 26元 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $41 (283元) | 32元 | + 784% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (350元) | 425元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (55元) | 30元 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (55元) | 37元 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (72元) | 38元 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (25元) | 10元 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (16元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (93元) | 59元 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (373元) | 159元 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (137元) | 86元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (584元) | 723元 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (713元) | 375元 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (60元) | 60元 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (2,067元) | 3,310元 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.18元) | 0.98元 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (393元) | 300元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.72 (12元) | 20元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.949
CNY
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,683 prices entered by 596 different people.
Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 56% more expensive than in China
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