Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (8,274 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (7,837 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (2,445 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (1,248 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (3,226 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (1,400 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (6,182 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (3,345 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (3,081 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (1,649 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (11,426 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (1,640 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (962 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,689 (1,300,830 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (832,112 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (118,515 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (682,782 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (568,984 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (97,154 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (76,776 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (280,875 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (154,736 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (8,077 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (11,554 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (41,755 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (24,729 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (62,970 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (51,688 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (15,405,200 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (1,266 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (39,969 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (3,851 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (4,182 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (31,031 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (5,054 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (2,285 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (3,189 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (1,921 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (1,594 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (17,096 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 866% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (37,197 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (14,192 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (30,810 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (54,963 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (5,024 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (3,851 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (2,713 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (462,156 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 835% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (193 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (28,620 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (2,311 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 495 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria
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