Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 242% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨3,327) | ₨723 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (₨3,254) | ₨814 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨1,882) | ₨286 | + 558% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.70 (₨473) | ₨152 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 (₨994) | ₨247 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.35 (₨376) | ₨135 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (₨1,667) | ₨942 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (₨912) | ₨239 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.59 (₨1,275) | ₨81 | + 1473% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (₨417) | ₨537 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $9 (₨2,571) | ₨2,196 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.36 (₨655) | ₨196 | + 234% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.13 (₨315) | ₨91 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,425 (₨395,829) | ₨108,114 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,049 (₨291,445) | ₨59,217 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $101 (₨28,116) | ₨29,806 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $813 (₨225,896) | ₨75,150 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $656 (₨182,276) | ₨49,593 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (₨19,422) | ₨25,724 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (₨15,474) | ₨2,326 | + 565% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 (₨68,946) | ₨56,359 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (₨55,809) | ₨26,964 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (₨2,913) | ₨1,379 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,763 | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨15,060) | ₨3,311 | + 355% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (₨8,919) | ₨5,017 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (₨23,418) | ₨9,965 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (₨18,642) | ₨15,708 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,719 (₨6,033,867) | ₨3,245,060 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.55 (₨432) | ₨231 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (₨14,416) | ₨5,123 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (₨1,389) | ₨749 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (₨1,508) | ₨1,242 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $49 (₨13,677) | ₨2,032 | + 573% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,823) | ₨673 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (₨824) | ₨743 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (₨1,150) | ₨796 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (₨693) | ₨400 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (₨575) | ₨260 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (₨2,946) | ₨1,148 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (₨5,946) | ₨9,721 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨4,388) | ₨1,757 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨11,112) | ₨2,863 | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $31 (₨8,724) | ₨10,233 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.71 (₨1,309) | ₨3,759 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨1,389) | ₨638 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (₨714) | ₨510 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (₨166,686) | ₨79,985 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (₨69) | ₨3.23 | + 2050% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (₨10,322) | ₨4,354 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (₨417) | ₨288 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,602 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan
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