Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨1,520) | ₨405 | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (₨428) | ₨361 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (₨271) | ₨178 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (₨194) | ₨62 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (₨171) | ₨102 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (₨155) | ₨45 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨686) | ₨254 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (₨371) | ₨195 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (₨342) | ₨41 | + 735% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (₨183) | ₨166 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,269) | ₨909 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (₨182) | ₨93 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (₨43) | ₨41 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (₨163,608) | ₨47,435 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (₨92,380) | ₨28,288 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,128 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (₨75,802) | ₨30,304 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (₨63,168) | ₨17,855 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (₨10,786) | ₨4,698 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨8,524) | ₨737 | + 1057% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (₨31,182) | ₨25,574 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (₨17,179) | ₨12,652 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨897) | ₨536 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,283) | ₨743 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨4,636) | ₨2,366 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (₨2,745) | ₨2,561 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨6,991) | ₨4,197 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (₨5,738) | ₨2,957 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (₨1,924,054) | ₨1,758,920 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (₨141) | ₨103 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (₨3,848) | ₨1,626 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨855) | ₨94 | + 811% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (₨464) | ₨250 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨1,710) | ₨1,186 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨561) | ₨346 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (₨557) | ₨229 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (₨354) | ₨271 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (₨213) | ₨195 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (₨177) | ₨96 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨314 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (₨4,130) | ₨1,276 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,576) | ₨640 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨3,421) | ₨1,586 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨6,102) | ₨2,144 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨558) | ₨709 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨428) | ₨234 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (₨301) | ₨200 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (₨51,308) | ₨42,549 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨21) | ₨5.78 | + 270% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (₨6,841) | ₨1,629 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨257) | ₨273 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,956 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 124% more expensive than in India
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