Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (₨2,465) | ₨473 | + 421% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,285) | ₨643 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.09 (₨817) | ₨240 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.31 (₨210) | ₨111 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (₨509) | ₨144 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.45 (₨233) | ₨91 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨1,138) | ₨670 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (₨555) | ₨154 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (₨237) | ₨52 | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.96 (₨154) | ₨351 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (₨1,824) | ₨1,711 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (₨360) | ₨131 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.76 (₨122) | ₨74 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,156 (₨185,715) | ₨69,698 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $470 (₨75,575) | ₨39,575 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $112 (₨18,069) | ₨10,992 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $489 (₨78,615) | ₨49,835 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $280 (₨44,909) | ₨32,659 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $55 (₨8,779) | ₨8,932 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (₨10,537) | ₨2,615 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $373 (₨59,881) | ₨44,544 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (₨28,477) | ₨17,122 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.08 (₨816) | ₨627 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨1,702) | ₨266 | + 541% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (₨7,608) | ₨3,054 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (₨9,479) | ₨5,408 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨13,180) | ₨8,399 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $56 (₨9,018) | ₨5,317 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $4,000 (₨642,584) | ₨2,463,580 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.24 (₨200) | ₨108 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨3,213) | ₨1,940 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.00 (₨643) | ₨260 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (₨1,277) | ₨616 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (₨5,265) | ₨1,704 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.92 (₨469) | ₨463 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (₨604) | ₨350 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.58 (₨736) | ₨425 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.20 (₨353) | ₨247 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.89 (₨144) | ₨150 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (₨1,843) | ₨480 | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (₨7,468) | ₨1,765 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨2,189) | ₨1,458 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (₨7,514) | ₨3,622 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.53 (₨568) | ₨850 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (₨699) | ₨437 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.76 (₨282) | ₨451 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $467 (₨74,974) | ₨58,894 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨40) | ₨35 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨8,110) | ₨4,252 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.17 (₨509) | ₨262 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,380 prices entered by 507 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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