Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Rp 291,241) | Rp 67,167 | + 334% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (Rp 81,915) | Rp 61,090 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (Rp 52,002) | Rp 32,593 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (Rp 37,189) | Rp 25,633 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (Rp 32,766) | Rp 31,337 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (Rp 29,787) | Rp 12,592 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Rp 131,484) | Rp 72,901 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (Rp 71,156) | Rp 45,403 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (Rp 65,522) | Rp 22,376 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Rp 35,064) | Rp 32,966 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 243,025) | Rp 344,694 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (Rp 34,891) | Rp 18,943 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (Rp 8,192) | Rp 15,178 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (Rp 31,344,611) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (Rp 17,698,555) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,724,710 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (Rp 14,522,383) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (Rp 12,101,975) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (Rp 2,066,404) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Rp 1,632,987) | Rp 378,883 | + 331% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (Rp 5,974,045) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (Rp 3,291,148) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Rp 171,800) | Rp 91,402 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Rp 245,745) | Rp 83,441 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Rp 888,101) | Rp 651,126 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (Rp 525,966) | Rp 458,661 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Rp 1,339,332) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (Rp 1,099,371) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (Rp 368,617,500) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (Rp 26,932) | Rp 12,092 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (Rp 737,235) | Rp 535,183 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Rp 163,830) | Rp 22,456 | + 630% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (Rp 88,957) | Rp 96,147 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Rp 327,660) | Rp 264,826 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 107,491) | Rp 66,604 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (Rp 106,694) | Rp 26,592 | + 301% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (Rp 67,830) | Rp 33,023 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (Rp 40,869) | Rp 27,953 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (Rp 33,900) | Rp 21,349 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Rp 791,161) | Rp 261,890 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Rp 301,857) | Rp 96,262 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Rp 655,320) | Rp 496,791 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Rp 1,169,042) | Rp 397,663 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 106,860) | Rp 149,637 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 81,915) | Rp 38,785 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (Rp 57,711) | Rp 50,891 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Rp 9,829,800) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Rp 4,096) | Rp 2,388 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Rp 1,310,640) | Rp 433,566 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Rp 49,149) | Rp 46,861 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 263 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia
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