Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (76元) | 46元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (72元) | 40元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (22元) | 16元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (11元) | 18元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (30元) | 19元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (13元) | 11元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (57元) | 63元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (31元) | 15元 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (30元) | 6元 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (15元) | 7元 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (105元) | 118元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (15元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (12,580元) | 15,059元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (7,654元) | 9,006元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (1,090元) | 421元 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (6,280元) | 7,547元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (5,234元) | 4,347元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (894元) | 262元 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (706元) | 115元 | + 512% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (2,584元) | 1,143元 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (1,423元) | 589元 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (74元) | 39元 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (106元) | 51元 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (384元) | 529元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (227元) | 248元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (579元) | 626元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (475元) | 828元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (141,698元) | 161,247元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (12元) | 9元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (368元) | 204元 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (35元) | 39元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (38元) | 27元 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (285元) | 391元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (46元) | 53元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (21元) | 33元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (157元) | 74元 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Zimbabwe | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (342元) | 265元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (131元) | 110元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (283元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (506元) | 348元 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (46元) | 79元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (35元) | 29元 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (25元) | 18元 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (4,251元) | 3,321元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.77元) | 0.20元 | + 786% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (263元) | 410元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (21元) | 24元 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,498 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 27% more expensive than in China
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