Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zimbabwe is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (руб 887) | руб 496 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 840) | руб 371 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (руб 262) | руб 197 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (руб 134) | руб 84 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (руб 346) | руб 117 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (руб 150) | руб 196 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (руб 663) | руб 424 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (руб 359) | руб 113 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.18 (руб 345) | руб 50 | + 587% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (руб 177) | руб 78 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,225) | руб 721 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (руб 176) | руб 147 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (руб 103) | руб 45 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Zimbabwe is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (руб 146,596) | руб 85,386 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (руб 89,192) | руб 56,051 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (руб 12,703) | руб 9,152 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (руб 73,186) | руб 48,742 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (руб 60,988) | руб 29,136 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (руб 10,414) | руб 5,327 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (руб 8,229) | руб 495 | + 1561% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $365 (руб 30,106) | руб 23,888 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (руб 16,586) | руб 10,506 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (руб 866) | руб 606 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (руб 1,238) | руб 1,151 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Zimbabwe is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (руб 4,476) | руб 5,595 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (руб 2,651) | руб 3,450 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (руб 6,750) | руб 7,670 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (руб 5,540) | руб 9,727 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Zimbabwe is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (руб 1,651,250) | руб 2,390,320 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (руб 136) | руб 51 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (руб 4,284) | руб 2,294 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (руб 413) | руб 511 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (руб 448) | руб 686 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (руб 3,326) | руб 1,874 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (руб 542) | руб 411 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (руб 245) | руб 259 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (руб 342) | руб 285 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (руб 206) | руб 116 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (руб 171) | руб 153 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (руб 1,832) | руб 827 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (руб 3,987) | руб 1,772 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (руб 1,521) | руб 728 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (руб 3,303) | руб 7,974 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (руб 5,891) | руб 3,857 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (руб 539) | руб 461 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 413) | руб 220 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (руб 291) | руб 261 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (руб 49,538) | руб 71,350 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (руб 21) | руб 2.73 | + 655% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (руб 3,068) | руб 4,225 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (руб 248) | руб 204 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,426 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 61% more expensive than in Russia
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