Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (₨1,269) | ₨591 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨1,773) | ₨646 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨1,010) | ₨246 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.10 (₨325) | ₨108 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.53 (₨545) | ₨123 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (₨314) | ₨116 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨2,048) | ₨476 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (₨649) | ₨180 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (₨329) | ₨46 | + 608% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (₨792) | ₨356 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨2,271) | ₨2,599 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.90 (₨603) | ₨124 | + 386% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (₨222) | ₨57 | + 290% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $947 (₨146,448) | ₨54,361 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $594 (₨91,848) | ₨36,571 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $60 (₨9,278) | ₨9,346 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $455 (₨70,335) | ₨45,679 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $350 (₨54,119) | ₨30,170 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨23,222) | ₨7,326 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (₨5,010) | ₨2,470 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $528 (₨81,601) | ₨38,520 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $520 (₨80,329) | ₨12,272 | + 555% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (₨3,354) | ₨568 | + 490% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨2,169) | ₨803 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (₨8,183) | ₨2,038 | + 302% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (₨10,942) | ₨3,629 | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (₨11,887) | ₨6,374 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (₨15,581) | ₨5,563 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 308% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 308% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (₨3,364,068) | ₨2,042,570 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.61 (₨403) | ₨110 | + 266% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (₨16,889) | ₨2,007 | + 741% | |
| Personal Care | + 432% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 432% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $27 (₨4,148) | ₨316 | + 1212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (₨2,827) | ₨419 | + 575% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (₨5,016) | ₨1,574 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (₨1,907) | ₨514 | + 271% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (₨1,472) | ₨301 | + 388% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (₨2,066) | ₨302 | + 584% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (₨781) | ₨206 | + 279% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (₨562) | ₨128 | + 340% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (₨1,849) | ₨388 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 287% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 287% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (₨10,882) | ₨1,468 | + 641% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (₨3,462) | ₨1,238 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (₨13,003) | ₨3,790 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (₨22,443) | ₨3,579 | + 527% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (₨2,820) | ₨885 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (₨707) | ₨331 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (₨618) | ₨551 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (₨172,367) | ₨55,804 | + 209% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (₨43) | ₨4.62 | + 834% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (₨10,481) | ₨4,685 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (₨456) | ₨217 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 228% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,137 prices entered by 497 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan
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