Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (¥1,601) | ¥981 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (¥819) | ¥700 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.24 (¥572) | ¥414 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (¥120) | ¥205 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (¥237) | ¥251 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (¥141) | ¥659 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (¥741) | ¥964 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (¥251) | ¥743 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (¥171) | ¥391 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.96 (¥105) | ¥296 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (¥1,240) | ¥1,420 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (¥245) | ¥178 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 (¥83) | ¥217 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,217 (¥132,935) | ¥299,320 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (¥51,395) | ¥164,446 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (¥12,288) | ¥21,056 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $489 (¥53,462) | ¥150,152 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (¥30,540) | ¥78,123 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (¥5,970) | ¥11,902 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (¥7,166) | ¥4,118 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $373 (¥40,722) | ¥70,060 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (¥19,366) | ¥12,705 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.08 (¥555) | ¥794 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (¥1,158) | ¥2,406 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (¥5,173) | ¥7,319 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (¥6,446) | ¥4,417 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (¥10,017) | ¥8,375 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (¥6,133) | ¥13,139 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (¥436,988) | ¥2,627,120 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (¥133) | ¥135 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (¥2,185) | ¥10,272 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (¥437) | ¥1,148 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (¥869) | ¥1,229 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (¥3,580) | ¥5,176 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (¥319) | ¥803 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (¥410) | ¥611 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (¥501) | ¥528 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.65 (¥289) | ¥152 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.08 (¥118) | ¥258 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (¥1,211) | ¥3,156 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (¥5,078) | ¥3,672 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (¥1,606) | ¥3,638 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (¥5,045) | ¥6,066 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (¥386) | ¥1,131 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (¥428) | ¥435 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (¥192) | ¥548 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (¥50,986) | ¥55,862 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (¥27) | ¥53 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (¥5,515) | ¥9,625 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (¥346) | ¥530 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,060 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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