Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Sweden
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Zimbabwe is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Zimbabwe | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (111 kr) | 141 kr | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (95 kr) | 101 kr | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (33 kr) | 67 kr | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.19 (43 kr) | 44 kr | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (19 kr) | 42 kr | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (83 kr) | 55 kr | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (45 kr) | 33 kr | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (41 kr) | 16 kr | + 161% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (154 kr) | 118 kr | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (22 kr) | 24 kr | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (13 kr) | 18 kr | - 27% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Zimbabwe is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
Zimbabwe | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (19,817 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (11,189 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (1,594 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (9,181 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (7,651 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (1,306 kr) | 410 kr | + 219% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (1,032 kr) | 324 kr | + 219% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (3,777 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (2,081 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (109 kr) | 109 kr | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (155 kr) | 288 kr | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Zimbabwe is 32% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Zimbabwe | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (561 kr) | 879 kr | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (333 kr) | 453 kr | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (847 kr) | 1,017 kr | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (695 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Zimbabwe is 36% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Zimbabwe | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (207,154 kr) | 348,489 kr | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (17 kr) | 20 kr | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (537 kr) | 917 kr | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 28% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Zimbabwe | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (52 kr) | 56 kr | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (56 kr) | 259 kr | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (417 kr) | 277 kr | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (68 kr) | 40 kr | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (31 kr) | 36 kr | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (43 kr) | 36 kr | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (26 kr) | 41 kr | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (230 kr) | 316 kr | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Zimbabwe | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (500 kr) | 488 kr | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (191 kr) | 317 kr | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (414 kr) | 944 kr | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (739 kr) | 904 kr | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (68 kr) | 147 kr | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (52 kr) | 44 kr | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (36 kr) | 72 kr | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (6,215 kr) | 6,541 kr | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (2.59 kr) | 8 kr | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (385 kr) | 439 kr | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (31 kr) | 70 kr | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,143 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 22% cheaper than in Sweden
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