Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Rp 209,684) | Rp 62,230 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 157,672) | Rp 52,137 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Rp 96,790) | Rp 30,582 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (Rp 26,127) | Rp 18,388 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.79 (Rp 55,593) | Rp 26,104 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (Rp 29,775) | Rp 14,341 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (Rp 166,466) | Rp 77,272 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (Rp 67,162) | Rp 38,806 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (Rp 26,291) | Rp 19,485 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.25 (Rp 62,314) | Rp 32,212 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Rp 193,060) | Rp 339,997 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (Rp 42,155) | Rp 15,796 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (Rp 23,828) | Rp 17,158 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (Rp 12,600,980) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $405 (Rp 5,932,449) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (Rp 732,725) | Rp 772,430 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $448 (Rp 6,564,132) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $296 (Rp 4,333,951) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (Rp 439,635) | Rp 502,555 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Rp 609,687) | Rp 285,184 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $409 (Rp 5,991,009) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $509 (Rp 7,463,332) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Rp 266,536) | Rp 69,682 | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Rp 161,683) | Rp 51,169 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (Rp 775,529) | Rp 655,076 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (Rp 1,037,029) | Rp 457,119 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (Rp 1,126,575) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Rp 1,476,661) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (Rp 318,827,698) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.02 (Rp 29,595) | Rp 9,156 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (Rp 1,600,608) | Rp 330,672 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 318% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 318% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $18 (Rp 260,497) | Rp 30,938 | + 742% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Rp 190,742) | Rp 82,186 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Rp 540,731) | Rp 280,243 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (Rp 180,697) | Rp 38,725 | + 367% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (Rp 139,499) | Rp 26,962 | + 417% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (Rp 195,781) | Rp 34,072 | + 475% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (Rp 74,030) | Rp 16,791 | + 341% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (Rp 53,228) | Rp 13,618 | + 291% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Rp 175,282) | Rp 63,841 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (Rp 1,031,353) | Rp 184,270 | + 460% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Rp 207,711) | Rp 105,975 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Rp 1,232,373) | Rp 1,041,000 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (Rp 2,127,013) | Rp 413,601 | + 414% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (Rp 267,289) | Rp 152,100 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (Rp 67,026) | Rp 44,543 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (Rp 58,547) | Rp 59,628 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (Rp 16,335,957) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (Rp 4,093) | Rp 1,635 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (Rp 993,355) | Rp 597,783 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (Rp 43,203) | Rp 24,831 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,276 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia
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