Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (¥777) | ¥1,145 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.00 (¥518) | ¥719 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (¥1,973) | ¥437 | + 352% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (¥194) | ¥211 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (¥384) | ¥282 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (¥167) | ¥815 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (¥777) | ¥951 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (¥129) | ¥984 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (¥129) | ¥421 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.02 (¥132) | ¥268 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (¥1,295) | ¥1,770 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (¥319) | ¥217 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (¥129) | ¥225 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (¥77,696) | ¥194,768 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $400 (¥51,798) | ¥126,641 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 (¥5,180) | ¥21,178 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $337 (¥43,620) | ¥142,258 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (¥25,899) | ¥80,836 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (¥3,885) | ¥13,643 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (¥6,475) | ¥3,988 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $145 (¥18,745) | ¥59,521 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (¥10,360) | ¥17,809 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.26 (¥552) | ¥665 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (¥2,590) | ¥7,941 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (¥1,942) | ¥4,162 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $25 (¥3,237) | ¥7,471 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (¥6,475) | ¥15,388 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (¥3,107,856) | ¥2,576,380 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (¥205) | ¥161 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (¥7,770) | ¥16,725 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (¥647) | ¥1,370 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (¥777) | ¥1,955 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (¥11,007) | ¥3,523 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (¥259) | ¥2,205 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.50 (¥324) | ¥648 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥388) | ¥409 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (¥129) | ¥143 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (¥129) | ¥184 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥647) | ¥3,583 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $10 (¥1,295) | ¥4,280 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8 (¥1,036) | ¥3,593 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $20 (¥2,590) | ¥6,242 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.00 (¥388) | ¥1,034 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥647) | ¥533 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (¥259) | ¥526 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (¥77,696) | ¥58,872 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (¥32) | ¥41 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (¥2,590) | ¥11,178 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (¥194) | ¥554 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 675 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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