- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (руб 699) | руб 373 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (руб 507) | руб 292 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (руб 485) | руб 134 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.93 (руб 129) | руб 64 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (руб 453) | руб 85 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.17 (руб 212) | руб 159 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (руб 625) | руб 331 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.98 (руб 266) | руб 97 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (руб 133) | руб 36 | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.43 (руб 96) | руб 64 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (руб 815) | руб 526 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.98 (руб 200) | руб 93 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (руб 119) | руб 32 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (руб 80,307) | руб 79,990 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $865 (руб 57,975) | руб 44,229 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (руб 8,376) | руб 6,120 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $642 (руб 43,025) | руб 39,960 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $570 (руб 38,196) | руб 27,300 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $180 (руб 12,062) | руб 3,939 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (руб 3,467) | руб 520 | + 567% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $480 (руб 32,137) | руб 27,462 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $399 (руб 26,721) | руб 5,639 | + 374% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (руб 556) | руб 412 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (руб 1,246) | руб 546 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (руб 3,351) | руб 5,001 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $25 (руб 1,675) | руб 2,943 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $128 (руб 8,600) | руб 5,595 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (руб 7,594) | руб 7,561 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,456 (руб 2,107,899) | руб 1,116,930 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.39 (руб 93) | руб 41 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (руб 2,931) | руб 1,787 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.05 (руб 271) | руб 290 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (руб 658) | руб 531 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (руб 3,051) | руб 1,534 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.49 (руб 234) | руб 255 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (руб 425) | руб 165 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (руб 536) | руб 211 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (руб 219) | руб 68 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 (руб 163) | руб 97 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (руб 430) | руб 616 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (руб 1,960) | руб 1,567 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (руб 849) | руб 661 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (руб 6,701) | руб 5,137 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (руб 4,138) | руб 3,493 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (руб 406) | руб 402 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.03 (руб 203) | руб 182 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.30 (руб 154) | руб 201 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $733 (руб 49,100) | руб 32,395 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (руб 10) | руб 4.03 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (руб 3,767) | руб 3,087 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.63 (руб 109) | руб 133 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,023 prices entered by 817 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 65% more expensive than in Russia
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