Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨2,998) | ₨831 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨2,563) | ₨1,067 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (₨886) | ₨486 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (₨452) | ₨226 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (₨1,169) | ₨323 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (₨507) | ₨171 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨2,240) | ₨945 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (₨1,212) | ₨292 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (₨1,116) | ₨97 | + 1051% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (₨597) | ₨630 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,140) | ₨2,571 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (₨594) | ₨253 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (₨348) | ₨150 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 295% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (₨533,928) | ₨114,506 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (₨301,479) | ₨72,564 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (₨42,939) | ₨24,768 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (₨247,376) | ₨81,992 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (₨206,146) | ₨49,088 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (₨35,199) | ₨20,612 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (₨27,816) | ₨2,457 | + 1032% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (₨101,763) | ₨66,138 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (₨56,062) | ₨30,635 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨2,926) | ₨1,176 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨4,186) | ₨1,814 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨15,128) | ₨3,685 | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (₨8,959) | ₨9,758 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨22,814) | ₨12,486 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (₨18,727) | ₨12,018 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 165% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (₨6,279,075) | ₨3,213,340 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (₨459) | ₨272 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (₨14,481) | ₨3,201 | + 352% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (₨1,395) | ₨219 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (₨1,515) | ₨697 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (₨11,243) | ₨3,678 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,831) | ₨812 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (₨1,817) | ₨591 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (₨1,155) | ₨560 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (₨696) | ₨409 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (₨577) | ₨244 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨629 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (₨13,477) | ₨3,554 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨5,142) | ₨1,815 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨11,163) | ₨6,844 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (₨19,914) | ₨7,013 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,820) | ₨2,877 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨1,395) | ₨562 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (₨983) | ₨1,033 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (₨167,442) | ₨149,999 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨70) | ₨255 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨10,369) | ₨4,456 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (₨837) | ₨576 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 923 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan
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