Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 171% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (руб 930) | руб 381 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (руб 906) | руб 255 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (руб 465) | руб 141 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.90 (руб 124) | руб 67 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (руб 220) | руб 87 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.03 (руб 133) | руб 150 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (руб 868) | руб 320 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (руб 275) | руб 95 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.12 (руб 139) | руб 33 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (руб 336) | руб 61 | + 448% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 962) | руб 530 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.90 (руб 256) | руб 94 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (руб 94) | руб 32 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $947 (руб 62,040) | руб 75,673 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $594 (руб 38,910) | руб 43,484 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $60 (руб 3,930) | руб 6,636 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $455 (руб 29,796) | руб 39,851 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $350 (руб 22,926) | руб 25,004 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (руб 9,837) | руб 4,110 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $32 (руб 2,122) | руб 417 | + 409% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $528 (руб 34,569) | руб 24,777 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $520 (руб 34,030) | руб 5,517 | + 517% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (руб 1,421) | руб 430 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (руб 919) | руб 724 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (руб 3,467) | руб 5,782 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (руб 4,635) | руб 2,885 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (руб 5,036) | руб 5,928 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (руб 6,601) | руб 6,846 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 153% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,756 (руб 1,425,122) | руб 1,412,860 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.46 (руб 161) | руб 45 | + 256% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $109 (руб 7,155) | руб 1,906 | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 220% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $27 (руб 1,757) | руб 502 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (руб 1,197) | руб 585 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (руб 2,125) | руб 1,351 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (руб 808) | руб 238 | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $10 (руб 624) | руб 155 | + 301% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 (руб 875) | руб 198 | + 343% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.05 (руб 331) | руб 69 | + 381% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.63 (руб 238) | руб 98 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (руб 783) | руб 603 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (руб 4,610) | руб 1,770 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (руб 1,467) | руб 610 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (руб 5,509) | руб 6,547 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $145 (руб 9,507) | руб 3,282 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (руб 1,195) | руб 431 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.57 (руб 300) | руб 218 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (руб 262) | руб 241 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,115 (руб 73,020) | руб 30,129 | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (руб 18) | руб 2.68 | + 582% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (руб 4,440) | руб 3,340 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.95 (руб 193) | руб 150 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,424 prices entered by 495 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 105% more expensive than in Russia
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