Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨886) | ₨376 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨839) | ₨331 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (₨262) | ₨167 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (₨134) | ₨58 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (₨346) | ₨91 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (₨150) | ₨38 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨662) | ₨248 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (₨358) | ₨153 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (₨345) | ₨31 | + 994% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (₨177) | ₨171 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,224) | ₨788 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (₨176) | ₨91 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (₨103) | ₨37 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 279% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (₨146,467) | ₨37,186 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (₨89,113) | ₨23,125 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (₨12,692) | ₨5,799 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (₨73,121) | ₨25,043 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (₨60,934) | ₨16,133 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (₨10,404) | ₨6,512 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨8,222) | ₨622 | + 1223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (₨30,080) | ₨30,817 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (₨16,571) | ₨11,976 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨865) | ₨538 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,237) | ₨425 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨4,472) | ₨2,477 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (₨2,648) | ₨2,797 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨6,744) | ₨4,303 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (₨5,535) | ₨3,087 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,649,790) | ₨1,248,440 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (₨136) | ₨104 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (₨4,280) | ₨1,115 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (₨412) | ₨144 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (₨448) | ₨241 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (₨3,323) | ₨891 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨541) | ₨413 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (₨245) | ₨226 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (₨342) | ₨274 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (₨206) | ₨170 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (₨171) | ₨96 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (₨1,831) | ₨309 | + 492% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (₨3,984) | ₨1,438 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,520) | ₨603 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨3,300) | ₨1,419 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨5,886) | ₨1,942 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨538) | ₨733 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨412) | ₨229 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (₨291) | ₨183 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (₨49,494) | ₨50,214 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨21) | ₨1.43 | + 1341% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨3,065) | ₨1,560 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨247) | ₨267 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,941 prices entered by 1,248 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 140% more expensive than in India
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