- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (¥1,330) | ¥1,054 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (¥1,002) | ¥698 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (¥911) | ¥436 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.54 (¥288) | ¥205 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (¥780) | ¥285 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (¥451) | ¥777 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,147) | ¥910 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (¥573) | ¥697 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (¥308) | ¥414 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (¥163) | ¥265 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (¥2,031) | ¥1,538 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.93 (¥332) | ¥203 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (¥209) | ¥198 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,342 (¥152,255) | ¥231,808 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,083 (¥122,840) | ¥125,591 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (¥19,116) | ¥21,159 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (¥99,422) | ¥113,754 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $581 (¥65,911) | ¥74,885 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (¥19,065) | ¥12,611 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (¥6,236) | ¥4,134 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $638 (¥72,407) | ¥55,558 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $400 (¥45,332) | ¥16,830 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (¥1,631) | ¥693 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (¥1,012) | ¥1,932 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (¥10,910) | ¥6,829 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (¥8,345) | ¥4,215 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (¥12,369) | ¥8,321 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (¥14,173) | ¥13,972 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,212 (¥2,519,884) | ¥2,590,890 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (¥162) | ¥145 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (¥4,572) | ¥11,257 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (¥1,112) | ¥1,278 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $41 (¥4,618) | ¥1,016 | + 355% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (¥5,716) | ¥3,622 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (¥906) | ¥630 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (¥900) | ¥707 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (¥1,182) | ¥455 | + 160% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (¥409) | ¥137 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (¥263) | ¥217 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (¥1,523) | ¥2,939 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (¥6,097) | ¥3,981 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (¥2,239) | ¥3,365 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (¥9,541) | ¥14,181 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (¥11,639) | ¥7,768 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (¥977) | ¥880 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (¥426) | ¥487 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (¥257) | ¥560 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (¥33,747) | ¥49,094 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (¥19) | ¥56 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (¥6,419) | ¥10,296 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.72 (¥195) | ¥468 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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