- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (руб 629) | руб 396 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (руб 371) | руб 293 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.20 (руб 197) | руб 132 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (руб 92) | руб 64 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.36 (руб 145) | руб 91 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (руб 92) | руб 171 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (руб 453) | руб 316 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (руб 144) | руб 96 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (руб 82) | руб 38 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.34 (руб 83) | руб 64 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (руб 673) | руб 547 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (руб 145) | руб 93 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.98 (руб 61) | руб 37 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $724 (руб 44,583) | руб 77,571 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $507 (руб 31,231) | руб 45,660 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $79 (руб 4,875) | руб 6,624 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $526 (руб 32,382) | руб 41,347 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $300 (руб 18,482) | руб 28,763 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $96 (руб 5,898) | руб 5,044 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (руб 2,524) | руб 469 | + 438% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $504 (руб 31,069) | руб 29,651 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $219 (руб 13,519) | руб 5,530 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.32 (руб 266) | руб 415 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 624 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (руб 3,140) | руб 5,015 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (руб 2,335) | руб 2,845 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (руб 5,551) | руб 5,618 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (руб 5,045) | руб 7,849 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,636 (руб 1,148,375) | руб 1,152,760 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (руб 85) | руб 40 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (руб 2,179) | руб 1,938 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.05 (руб 250) | руб 301 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (руб 605) | руб 558 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (руб 2,153) | руб 1,467 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.49 (руб 215) | руб 248 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (руб 140) | руб 166 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (руб 488) | руб 199 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (руб 154) | руб 73 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.47 (руб 91) | руб 103 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.82 (руб 359) | руб 647 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 64% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (руб 1,974) | руб 1,622 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 986) | руб 682 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $27 (руб 1,659) | руб 5,268 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (руб 3,400) | руб 3,558 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.61 (руб 284) | руб 407 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.01 (руб 186) | руб 186 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.30 (руб 141) | руб 206 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $827 (руб 50,973) | руб 32,975 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (руб 10) | руб 207 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (руб 2,825) | руб 3,099 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.63 (руб 100) | руб 125 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,691 prices entered by 867 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 21% cheaper than in Russia
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