- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,631) | ₨559 | + 192% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (₨1,229) | ₨610 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (₨1,117) | ₨222 | + 404% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.54 (₨354) | ₨108 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (₨957) | ₨121 | + 690% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (₨553) | ₨80 | + 591% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨1,407) | ₨439 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (₨703) | ₨154 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (₨378) | ₨40 | + 854% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.44 (₨200) | ₨293 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨2,490) | ₨2,141 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.93 (₨407) | ₨117 | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (₨257) | ₨56 | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,342 (₨186,714) | ₨57,192 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,083 (₨150,642) | ₨36,148 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (₨23,442) | ₨8,238 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (₨121,923) | ₨44,615 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $581 (₨80,828) | ₨25,516 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $168 (₨23,380) | ₨6,795 | + 244% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (₨7,647) | ₨2,646 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $638 (₨88,794) | ₨39,967 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $400 (₨55,591) | ₨11,006 | + 405% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨2,000) | ₨499 | + 301% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,241) | ₨1,104 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $96 (₨13,379) | ₨2,600 | + 415% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (₨10,233) | ₨4,026 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (₨15,168) | ₨6,156 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (₨17,381) | ₨5,351 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,511 (₨2,853,579) | ₨1,833,160 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.43 (₨199) | ₨90 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (₨5,606) | ₨2,481 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 326% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 326% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨1,363) | ₨227 | + 499% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $41 (₨5,663) | ₨652 | + 769% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (₨7,009) | ₨2,133 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (₨1,111) | ₨444 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (₨1,104) | ₨275 | + 301% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (₨1,449) | ₨340 | + 326% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (₨501) | ₨142 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (₨322) | ₨109 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨1,868) | ₨637 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (₨7,477) | ₨1,494 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨2,746) | ₨1,128 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (₨11,700) | ₨3,688 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (₨14,273) | ₨3,101 | + 360% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₨1,198) | ₨526 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (₨522) | ₨392 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.27 (₨315) | ₨548 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $297 (₨41,385) | ₨55,238 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (₨24) | ₨49 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨7,871) | ₨4,025 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.72 (₨239) | ₨185 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
139.125
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan
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