Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨2,586) | ₨460 | + 463% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,324) | ₨730 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $16 (₨2,804) | ₨237 | + 1081% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (₨194) | ₨123 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (₨447) | ₨171 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (₨228) | ₨85 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨1,198) | ₨648 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.30 (₨406) | ₨157 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (₨219) | ₨47 | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.65 (₨115) | ₨223 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨2,004) | ₨1,889 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (₨358) | ₨144 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.64 (₨113) | ₨72 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,436 (₨253,501) | ₨54,405 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (₨83,034) | ₨36,675 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (₨19,852) | ₨12,437 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $529 (₨93,359) | ₨50,399 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (₨49,342) | ₨46,759 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (₨9,645) | ₨13,558 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (₨11,577) | ₨2,491 | + 365% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $100 (₨17,650) | ₨47,868 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (₨31,288) | ₨17,360 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.94 (₨872) | ₨826 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (₨2,318) | ₨654 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨8,358) | ₨3,317 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (₨10,422) | ₨5,876 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (₨16,184) | ₨13,241 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (₨9,908) | ₨8,069 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (₨706,004) | ₨1,996,870 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.47 (₨259) | ₨135 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨3,530) | ₨2,592 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (₨706) | ₨440 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨1,403) | ₨356 | + 294% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (₨5,784) | ₨1,396 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (₨515) | ₨1,267 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (₨663) | ₨764 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (₨809) | ₨455 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.65 (₨467) | ₨250 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.08 (₨190) | ₨124 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (₨1,956) | ₨528 | + 271% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨8,205) | ₨1,488 | + 451% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (₨2,594) | ₨1,150 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,411 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (₨8,150) | ₨3,400 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (₨624) | ₨720 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (₨691) | ₨426 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (₨310) | ₨499 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (₨82,374) | ₨68,038 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨44) | ₨4.57 | + 866% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨8,910) | ₨3,574 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (₨560) | ₨258 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,038 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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