Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Thailand
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Zimbabwe is 38% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Zimbabwe | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (385 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 125% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (329 ฿) | 231 ฿ | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (114 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (58 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.19 (150 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 (65 ฿) | 68 ฿ | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (288 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (156 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (143 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 211% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (77 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (532 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 (76 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (45 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 41% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Zimbabwe is 126% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Zimbabwe | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 (68,571 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 (38,718 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (5,515 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 (31,770 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 (26,475 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (4,521 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 166% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 (3,572 ฿) | 457 ฿ | + 681% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 (13,069 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 (7,200 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 161% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (376 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 99% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (538 ฿) | 333 ฿ | + 62% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Zimbabwe is 6% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Zimbabwe | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (1,943 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (1,151 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (2,930 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 (2,405 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Zimbabwe is 9% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Zimbabwe | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (716,808 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 (59 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (1,860 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 24% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Zimbabwe | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (179 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 (195 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (1,444 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (235 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (106 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (148 ฿) | 156 ฿ | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 (89 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (74 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (795 ฿) | 255 ฿ | + 212% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 44% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Zimbabwe | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (1,731 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (660 ฿) | 441 ฿ | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (1,434 ฿) | 4,543 ฿ | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (2,557 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (234 ฿) | 334 ฿ | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (179 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 (126 ฿) | 115 ฿ | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (21,504 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (9 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 472% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (1,332 ฿) | 1,870 ฿ | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (108 ฿) | 146 ฿ | - 27% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 471 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is 46% more expensive than in Thailand
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