Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Rp 160,092) | Rp 45,378 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 151,627) | Rp 54,330 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (Rp 47,305) | Rp 27,591 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (Rp 24,152) | Rp 19,722 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (Rp 62,426) | Rp 26,707 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (Rp 27,096) | Rp 18,501 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Rp 119,608) | Rp 56,542 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (Rp 64,728) | Rp 42,973 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (Rp 62,257) | Rp 22,558 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Rp 31,897) | Rp 34,959 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 221,074) | Rp 337,317 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (Rp 31,740) | Rp 20,426 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (Rp 18,609) | Rp 17,971 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (Rp 26,461,824) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (Rp 16,099,927) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (Rp 2,293,051) | Rp 496,641 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (Rp 13,210,644) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (Rp 11,008,860) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (Rp 1,879,756) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Rp 1,485,487) | Rp 400,530 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (Rp 5,434,437) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (Rp 2,993,874) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Rp 156,282) | Rp 43,866 | + 256% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Rp 223,548) | Rp 71,573 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Rp 807,883) | Rp 624,572 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (Rp 478,458) | Rp 439,901 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Rp 1,218,356) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (Rp 1,000,070) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (Rp 298,064,000) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (Rp 24,499) | Rp 11,904 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (Rp 773,334) | Rp 150,291 | + 415% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Rp 74,516) | Rp 36,367 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (Rp 80,922) | Rp 60,467 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (Rp 600,399) | Rp 313,421 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Rp 97,782) | Rp 130,123 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (Rp 44,219) | Rp 19,595 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (Rp 61,704) | Rp 34,558 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (Rp 37,177) | Rp 30,035 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (Rp 30,838) | Rp 15,580 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Rp 330,781) | Rp 88,350 | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Rp 719,699) | Rp 216,012 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Rp 274,591) | Rp 104,481 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Rp 596,128) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Rp 1,063,448) | Rp 383,761 | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 97,208) | Rp 162,937 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 74,516) | Rp 36,298 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (Rp 52,498) | Rp 40,791 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Rp 8,941,920) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Rp 3,726) | Rp 2,029 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Rp 553,742) | Rp 496,553 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Rp 44,710) | Rp 35,528 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 801 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia
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