- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨890) | ₨418 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (₨656) | ₨266 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (₨627) | ₨142 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.64 (₨190) | ₨52 | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (₨512) | ₨72 | + 613% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (₨303) | ₨40 | + 655% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨709) | ₨201 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.41 (₨389) | ₨139 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.87 (₨206) | ₨25 | + 737% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (₨103) | ₨121 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,285) | ₨836 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.97 (₨214) | ₨82 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (₨138) | ₨33 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,420 (₨101,956) | ₨30,887 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $984 (₨70,633) | ₨21,227 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (₨12,353) | ₨4,392 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $742 (₨53,279) | ₨25,334 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (₨43,071) | ₨15,723 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $176 (₨12,647) | ₨3,882 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (₨3,631) | ₨844 | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $477 (₨34,237) | ₨33,611 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $457 (₨32,773) | ₨10,563 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (₨966) | ₨380 | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨630) | ₨545 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (₨6,903) | ₨2,409 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (₨5,280) | ₨2,705 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (₨7,826) | ₨3,722 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (₨8,968) | ₨2,926 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,212 (₨1,594,460) | ₨879,258 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (₨103) | ₨78 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (₨2,893) | ₨1,322 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 224% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨703) | ₨135 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $41 (₨2,922) | ₨284 | + 929% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (₨3,617) | ₨1,544 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨573) | ₨254 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨570) | ₨177 | + 221% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (₨748) | ₨228 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (₨259) | ₨132 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (₨166) | ₨71 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨964) | ₨278 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (₨3,858) | ₨1,194 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,417) | ₨470 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (₨6,037) | ₨1,960 | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (₨7,364) | ₨1,795 | + 310% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨618) | ₨639 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (₨269) | ₨195 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (₨163) | ₨206 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (₨21,353) | ₨38,498 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (₨12) | ₨58 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨4,061) | ₨1,866 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.72 (₨123) | ₨248 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 108% more expensive than in India
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