Cost of living in Zimbabwe compared to Uruguay
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Zimbabwe is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Zimbabwe | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 ($U414) | $U718 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 ($U354) | $U436 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 ($U122) | $U192 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 ($U62) | $U45 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.19 ($U161) | $U194 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.82 ($U70) | $U115 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 ($U309) | $U315 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 ($U167) | $U104 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 ($U154) | $U72 | + 113% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 ($U82) | $U95 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 ($U572) | $U384 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.13 ($U82) | $U143 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 ($U48) | $U76 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Zimbabwe is 67% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
Zimbabwe | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,913 ($U73,722) | $U46,277 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,080 ($U41,627) | $U29,092 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 ($U5,929) | $U4,475 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $886 ($U34,157) | $U29,388 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $739 ($U28,464) | $U20,732 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 ($U4,860) | $U3,592 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $100 ($U3,841) | $U1,190 | + 223% | |
40” flat screen tv | $365 ($U14,051) | $U15,230 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $201 ($U7,741) | $U5,268 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 ($U404) | $U292 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 ($U578) | $U320 | + 81% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Zimbabwe is 33% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Zimbabwe | Uruguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 ($U2,089) | $U3,732 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 ($U1,237) | $U1,612 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 ($U3,150) | $U4,920 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $67 ($U2,586) | $U4,112 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Zimbabwe is 15% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Zimbabwe | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 ($U770,656) | $U1,134,090 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.64 ($U63) | $U74 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 ($U1,999) | $U2,227 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Zimbabwe is 34% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Zimbabwe | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 ($U193) | $U343 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.43 ($U209) | $U537 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 ($U1,552) | $U2,526 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 ($U253) | $U279 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 ($U114) | $U151 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 ($U160) | $U320 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.49 ($U96) | $U119 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 ($U80) | $U163 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 ($U855) | $U520 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Zimbabwe is 16% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Zimbabwe | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 ($U1,861) | $U1,553 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 ($U710) | $U643 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 ($U1,541) | $U1,506 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 ($U2,750) | $U2,858 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 ($U251) | $U367 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 ($U193) | $U213 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.52 ($U136) | $U182 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 ($U23,120) | $U47,968 | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 ($U10) | $U8 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 ($U1,432) | $U2,984 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 ($U116) | $U205 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zimbabwe is about the same as in Uruguay
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