Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨1,073) | ₨344 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨549) | ₨293 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.24 (₨383) | ₨141 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (₨81) | ₨53 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (₨159) | ₨75 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (₨95) | ₨37 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨497) | ₨234 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (₨168) | ₨150 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (₨114) | ₨32 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.96 (₨70) | ₨137 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨831) | ₨715 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (₨164) | ₨86 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 (₨56) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,217 (₨89,089) | ₨33,200 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (₨34,443) | ₨20,139 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (₨8,235) | ₨4,391 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $489 (₨35,829) | ₨18,247 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (₨20,467) | ₨11,868 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (₨4,001) | ₨3,639 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (₨4,802) | ₨710 | + 577% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $373 (₨27,291) | ₨29,408 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (₨12,978) | ₨10,869 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.08 (₨372) | ₨399 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨776) | ₨224 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨3,467) | ₨2,342 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (₨4,320) | ₨2,495 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (₨6,713) | ₨3,665 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (₨4,110) | ₨2,737 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (₨292,856) | ₨943,208 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (₨89) | ₨83 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,464) | ₨1,159 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (₨293) | ₨99 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨582) | ₨216 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (₨2,399) | ₨630 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (₨214) | ₨319 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (₨275) | ₨170 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (₨335) | ₨260 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.65 (₨194) | ₨139 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.08 (₨79) | ₨72 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (₨812) | ₨217 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨3,403) | ₨1,196 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨1,076) | ₨476 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (₨3,381) | ₨1,484 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (₨259) | ₨517 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (₨287) | ₨180 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (₨129) | ₨187 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (₨34,169) | ₨38,521 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨18) | ₨3.36 | + 445% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨3,696) | ₨1,480 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (₨232) | ₨274 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,730 prices entered by 1,811 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 76% more expensive than in India
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