Cost of living in Harare, Zimbabwe

Summary of cost of living in Harare

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,153
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,270
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Harare
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.11
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.37
12 eggs, large $3.04
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.85
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.22
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.91
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.79
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $13
2 liters of coca-cola $2.25
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $0.94
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,684
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,628
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $178
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $580
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $484
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $115
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $76
40” flat screen tv $368
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $178
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $11
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $73
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $64
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $96
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $75
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $16,653
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.38
Monthly ticket public transport $54
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $27
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $5.11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $37
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $5.10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.15
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $2.68
Tube of toothpaste $1.59
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $9
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $57
2 tickets to the movies $16
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $32
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $61
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $6
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.41
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $2.46
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $424
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.18
1 month of gym membership in business district $57
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $2.38
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: October 08, 2024

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