Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (¥1,555) | ¥975 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,169) | ¥718 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (¥718) | ¥451 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 (¥194) | ¥214 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.79 (¥412) | ¥284 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (¥221) | ¥501 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (¥1,235) | ¥1,246 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (¥498) | ¥640 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (¥195) | ¥381 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.25 (¥462) | ¥252 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,432) | ¥1,640 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (¥313) | ¥221 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (¥177) | ¥253 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $860 (¥93,453) | ¥182,340 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $405 (¥43,997) | ¥111,342 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $50 (¥5,434) | ¥15,746 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $448 (¥48,681) | ¥127,445 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $296 (¥32,142) | ¥86,552 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (¥3,260) | ¥11,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (¥4,522) | ¥3,746 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $409 (¥44,431) | ¥39,892 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $509 (¥55,350) | ¥8,365 | + 562% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (¥1,977) | ¥740 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (¥1,199) | ¥2,216 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (¥5,752) | ¥6,528 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (¥7,691) | ¥4,644 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (¥8,355) | ¥7,685 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (¥10,951) | ¥13,013 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (¥2,364,518) | ¥2,936,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.02 (¥219) | ¥138 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (¥11,871) | ¥9,348 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $18 (¥1,932) | ¥1,406 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (¥1,415) | ¥929 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (¥4,010) | ¥8,740 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (¥1,340) | ¥554 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (¥1,035) | ¥669 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (¥1,452) | ¥516 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (¥549) | ¥191 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (¥395) | ¥238 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (¥1,300) | ¥2,573 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (¥7,649) | ¥3,363 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,540) | ¥3,583 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (¥9,140) | ¥16,766 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (¥15,775) | ¥6,023 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (¥1,982) | ¥809 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (¥497) | ¥500 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (¥434) | ¥491 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (¥121,152) | ¥47,822 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (¥30) | ¥26 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (¥7,367) | ¥8,220 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (¥320) | ¥491 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,256 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 7% more expensive than in Japan
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