Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (Rp 87,996) | Rp 61,205 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.00 (Rp 58,664) | Rp 50,520 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (Rp 223,488) | Rp 29,046 | + 669% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (Rp 21,999) | Rp 20,601 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (Rp 43,456) | Rp 23,048 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (Rp 18,937) | Rp 14,630 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (Rp 87,996) | Rp 66,405 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (Rp 14,666) | Rp 43,134 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (Rp 14,666) | Rp 18,263 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.02 (Rp 14,937) | Rp 34,771 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Rp 146,660) | Rp 406,659 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (Rp 36,181) | Rp 17,291 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (Rp 14,666) | Rp 16,247 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (Rp 8,799,600) | Rp 11,852,300 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $400 (Rp 5,866,400) | Rp 6,870,050 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 (Rp 586,640) | Rp 801,210 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $337 (Rp 4,940,257) | Rp 6,489,080 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (Rp 2,933,200) | Rp 3,134,800 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (Rp 439,980) | Rp 505,106 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Rp 733,300) | Rp 237,062 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $145 (Rp 2,123,035) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Rp 1,173,280) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.26 (Rp 62,466) | Rp 57,323 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 54% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (Rp 293,320) | Rp 648,513 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Rp 219,990) | Rp 480,172 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $25 (Rp 366,650) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Rp 733,300) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (Rp 351,984,000) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (Rp 23,166) | Rp 8,601 | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (Rp 879,960) | Rp 419,026 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Rp 73,330) | Rp 22,598 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (Rp 87,996) | Rp 89,583 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (Rp 1,246,610) | Rp 204,790 | + 509% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (Rp 29,332) | Rp 108,192 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.50 (Rp 36,665) | Rp 22,334 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Rp 43,998) | Rp 30,094 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (Rp 14,666) | Rp 22,886 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (Rp 14,666) | Rp 11,284 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 73,330) | Rp 59,008 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $10 (Rp 146,660) | Rp 261,585 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8 (Rp 117,328) | Rp 99,216 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $20 (Rp 293,320) | Rp 573,242 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.00 (Rp 43,998) | Rp 159,890 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 73,330) | Rp 37,239 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (Rp 29,332) | Rp 65,361 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Rp 8,799,600) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Rp 3,667) | Rp 1,849 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (Rp 293,320) | Rp 509,555 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (Rp 21,999) | Rp 32,683 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 517 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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