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Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Japan
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (¥1,060) | ¥1,034 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (¥1,053) | ¥720 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (¥894) | ¥464 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.56 (¥286) | ¥200 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (¥727) | ¥271 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.40 (¥380) | ¥640 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,131) | ¥915 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (¥604) | ¥613 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (¥264) | ¥420 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (¥164) | ¥267 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (¥2,255) | ¥1,604 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.35 (¥375) | ¥209 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.24 (¥139) | ¥200 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,401 (¥156,857) | ¥256,284 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,076 (¥120,414) | ¥116,029 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (¥20,850) | ¥23,252 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $913 (¥102,189) | ¥120,733 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $639 (¥71,568) | ¥82,119 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $150 (¥16,810) | ¥11,573 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (¥5,795) | ¥4,112 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (¥70,416) | ¥63,696 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $357 (¥39,948) | ¥16,934 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (¥2,006) | ¥730 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (¥932) | ¥1,567 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 81% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (¥10,764) | ¥5,970 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (¥8,233) | ¥3,940 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (¥11,110) | ¥8,357 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (¥13,983) | ¥12,795 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,437 (¥2,287,437) | ¥2,848,210 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.68 (¥188) | ¥147 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (¥4,406) | ¥12,471 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (¥1,097) | ¥1,279 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (¥4,117) | ¥1,179 | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (¥4,391) | ¥5,268 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $13 (¥1,439) | ¥643 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (¥829) | ¥726 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (¥1,369) | ¥490 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.61 (¥515) | ¥144 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (¥244) | ¥208 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (¥1,036) | ¥2,754 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (¥6,541) | ¥4,233 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (¥2,213) | ¥3,266 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (¥9,413) | ¥10,578 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (¥11,516) | ¥8,596 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,299) | ¥947 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.72 (¥417) | ¥488 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (¥224) | ¥533 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $242 (¥27,103) | ¥56,871 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (¥19) | ¥57 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (¥7,727) | ¥9,818 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.25 (¥252) | ¥464 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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