Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (₨465) | ₨330 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.00 (₨310) | ₨293 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (₨1,182) | ₨163 | + 626% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (₨116) | ₨54 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (₨230) | ₨82 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (₨100) | ₨41 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (₨465) | ₨216 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (₨78) | ₨152 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (₨78) | ₨29 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.02 (₨79) | ₨149 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨776) | ₨766 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (₨191) | ₨87 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (₨78) | ₨35 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (₨46,542) | ₨31,400 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $400 (₨31,028) | ₨20,122 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 (₨3,103) | ₨4,477 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $337 (₨26,129) | ₨22,933 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (₨15,514) | ₨14,192 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (₨2,327) | ₨3,664 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨3,878) | ₨511 | + 659% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $145 (₨11,229) | ₨29,219 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨6,206) | ₨12,383 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.26 (₨330) | ₨416 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 44% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (₨1,551) | ₨2,328 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,164) | ₨2,564 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $25 (₨1,939) | ₨3,571 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨3,878) | ₨3,002 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (₨1,861,668) | ₨980,422 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (₨123) | ₨108 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (₨4,654) | ₨1,414 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (₨388) | ₨140 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (₨465) | ₨303 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (₨6,593) | ₨1,443 | + 357% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨402 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.50 (₨194) | ₨190 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨233) | ₨248 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (₨78) | ₨152 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (₨78) | ₨72 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨388) | ₨373 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zimbabwe | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $10 (₨776) | ₨1,357 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8 (₨621) | ₨595 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $20 (₨1,551) | ₨2,086 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.00 (₨233) | ₨594 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨388) | ₨229 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨175 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (₨46,542) | ₨46,652 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨19) | ₨1.29 | + 1408% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (₨1,551) | ₨1,530 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (₨116) | ₨244 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,617 prices entered by 979 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 71% more expensive than in India
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