Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (руб 346) | руб 470 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $4.00 (руб 231) | руб 310 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (руб 878) | руб 178 | + 392% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (руб 86) | руб 77 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (руб 171) | руб 115 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (руб 74) | руб 211 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (руб 346) | руб 423 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.00 (руб 58) | руб 114 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (руб 58) | руб 59 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.02 (руб 59) | руб 70 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (руб 576) | руб 624 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (руб 142) | руб 132 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (руб 58) | руб 36 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (руб 34,582) | руб 61,493 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $400 (руб 23,055) | руб 43,578 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 (руб 2,305) | руб 8,605 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $337 (руб 19,415) | руб 37,505 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $200 (руб 11,527) | руб 26,271 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $30 (руб 1,729) | руб 5,113 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (руб 2,882) | руб 515 | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $145 (руб 8,343) | руб 29,239 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (руб 4,611) | руб 8,779 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.26 (руб 245) | руб 496 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 765 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 74% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $20 (руб 1,153) | руб 5,271 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (руб 865) | руб 3,516 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $25 (руб 1,441) | руб 6,347 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (руб 2,882) | руб 6,782 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,000 (руб 1,383,288) | руб 1,941,100 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (руб 91) | руб 50 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (руб 3,458) | руб 1,704 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (руб 288) | руб 470 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (руб 346) | руб 451 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (руб 4,899) | руб 1,497 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (руб 115) | руб 292 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.50 (руб 144) | руб 216 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (руб 173) | руб 253 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.00 (руб 58) | руб 99 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.00 (руб 58) | руб 133 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 288) | руб 746 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $10 (руб 576) | руб 1,515 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $8 (руб 461) | руб 597 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,059 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $20 (руб 1,153) | руб 4,363 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.00 (руб 173) | руб 495 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 288) | руб 201 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (руб 115) | руб 241 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (руб 34,582) | руб 49,633 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (руб 14) | руб 2.50 | + 477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (руб 1,153) | руб 3,051 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (руб 86) | руб 172 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,131 prices entered by 421 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
57.637
RUB
/
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is about the same as in Russia
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