Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 289 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 155 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 72 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 27 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 46 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 93 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 49 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 34 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 259 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,689 (Mex$ 29,017) | Mex$ 21,263 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (Mex$ 18,561) | Mex$ 10,390 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (Mex$ 2,644) | Mex$ 1,071 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (Mex$ 15,230) | Mex$ 12,851 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (Mex$ 12,692) | Mex$ 6,859 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (Mex$ 2,167) | Mex$ 804 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 411 | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (Mex$ 6,265) | Mex$ 6,661 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (Mex$ 3,452) | Mex$ 2,609 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 113 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 119 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 951 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 686 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 1,708 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (Mex$ 1,153) | Mex$ 1,275 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (Mex$ 343,634) | Mex$ 388,651 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 630 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 86 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 218 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 635 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 91 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 58 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 73 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 227 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 348 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 151 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 799 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Mex$ 1,226) | Mex$ 753 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 162 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 79 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (Mex$ 10,309) | Mex$ 10,833 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Mex$ 4.30) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 889 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 81 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,798 prices entered by 945 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 30% more expensive than in Mexico
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