Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (руб 1,387) | руб 555 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $5.00 (руб 390) | руб 398 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (руб 248) | руб 226 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (руб 177) | руб 88 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (руб 156) | руб 139 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (руб 142) | руб 208 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (руб 626) | руб 428 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (руб 339) | руб 131 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (руб 312) | руб 69 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (руб 167) | руб 86 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,157) | руб 695 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (руб 166) | руб 189 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.50 (руб 39) | руб 48 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (руб 149,229) | руб 105,099 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $500 (руб 38,999) | руб 58,650 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 7,581 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (руб 69,140) | руб 53,709 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (руб 57,617) | руб 33,196 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (руб 9,838) | руб 5,605 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (руб 7,775) | руб 612 | + 1170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (руб 28,442) | руб 20,501 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (руб 7,800) | руб 7,224 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (руб 818) | руб 548 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 930 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (руб 4,228) | руб 6,816 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (руб 2,504) | руб 3,176 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (руб 6,376) | руб 7,907 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (руб 5,234) | руб 6,921 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (руб 1,754,962) | руб 2,626,260 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (руб 128) | руб 58 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (руб 3,510) | руб 2,411 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (руб 780) | руб 376 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (руб 424) | руб 486 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (руб 1,560) | руб 2,115 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 512) | руб 358 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 (руб 508) | руб 217 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (руб 323) | руб 161 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (руб 195) | руб 124 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (руб 161) | руб 140 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 567 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (руб 3,767) | руб 1,593 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (руб 1,437) | руб 680 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (руб 3,120) | руб 6,005 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (руб 5,566) | руб 3,237 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (руб 509) | руб 473 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 390) | руб 177 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (руб 275) | руб 236 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (руб 46,799) | руб 50,539 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (руб 19) | руб 23 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (руб 6,240) | руб 3,349 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (руб 234) | руб 197 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,713 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 43% more expensive than in Russia
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