Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨1,082) | ₨377 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨814) | ₨278 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨500) | ₨138 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (₨135) | ₨51 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.79 (₨287) | ₨71 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (₨154) | ₨35 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (₨859) | ₨214 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (₨347) | ₨134 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (₨136) | ₨28 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.25 (₨322) | ₨127 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨996) | ₨797 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (₨218) | ₨85 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (₨123) | ₨35 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (₨65,034) | ₨32,376 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $405 (₨30,618) | ₨19,874 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (₨3,782) | ₨4,389 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $448 (₨33,878) | ₨21,832 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $296 (₨22,368) | ₨13,071 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (₨2,269) | ₨3,212 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (₨3,147) | ₨736 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $409 (₨30,920) | ₨29,887 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $509 (₨38,519) | ₨10,344 | + 272% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨1,376) | ₨380 | + 262% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨834) | ₨359 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (₨4,003) | ₨2,392 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (₨5,352) | ₨2,593 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (₨5,814) | ₨3,818 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (₨7,621) | ₨2,694 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (₨1,645,486) | ₨933,071 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.02 (₨153) | ₨75 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (₨8,261) | ₨1,139 | + 626% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 301% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $18 (₨1,344) | ₨101 | + 1230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨984) | ₨201 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (₨2,791) | ₨904 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (₨933) | ₨249 | + 275% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (₨720) | ₨178 | + 305% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (₨1,010) | ₨233 | + 334% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (₨382) | ₨148 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (₨275) | ₨69 | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (₨905) | ₨234 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 233% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 233% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (₨5,323) | ₨1,241 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,072) | ₨481 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (₨6,360) | ₨1,764 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (₨10,978) | ₨1,935 | + 467% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (₨1,379) | ₨688 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (₨346) | ₨215 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (₨302) | ₨202 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (₨84,311) | ₨34,020 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (₨21) | ₨2.20 | + 860% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (₨5,127) | ₨1,776 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (₨223) | ₨250 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,677 prices entered by 2,348 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 195% more expensive than in India
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