Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (¥1,503) | ¥1,025 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,424) | ¥723 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (¥444) | ¥519 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (¥227) | ¥197 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (¥586) | ¥316 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (¥254) | ¥629 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (¥1,123) | ¥962 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (¥608) | ¥902 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (¥585) | ¥574 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (¥300) | ¥285 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥2,076) | ¥1,208 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (¥298) | ¥184 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (¥175) | ¥206 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (¥248,484) | ¥326,267 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (¥151,183) | ¥171,772 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (¥21,532) | ¥28,488 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (¥124,051) | ¥157,603 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (¥103,376) | ¥82,713 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (¥17,651) | ¥24,082 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (¥13,949) | ¥4,699 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (¥51,031) | ¥47,482 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (¥28,113) | ¥32,093 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (¥1,468) | ¥1,313 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (¥2,099) | ¥1,878 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (¥7,586) | ¥6,136 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (¥4,493) | ¥5,199 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (¥11,441) | ¥8,989 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (¥9,391) | ¥13,588 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (¥2,798,900) | ¥2,700,660 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (¥230) | ¥165 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (¥7,262) | ¥10,143 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥2,497 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (¥760) | ¥1,967 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (¥5,638) | ¥5,380 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (¥918) | ¥650 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (¥415) | ¥938 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (¥579) | ¥702 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (¥349) | ¥218 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (¥290) | ¥216 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (¥3,106) | ¥3,927 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (¥6,758) | ¥4,141 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (¥2,578) | ¥3,600 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (¥5,598) | ¥4,000 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (¥9,986) | ¥5,993 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥913) | ¥984 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥472 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (¥493) | ¥575 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (¥83,967) | ¥101,122 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (¥35) | ¥52 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (¥5,200) | ¥9,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥592 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 916 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 4% cheaper than in Japan
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