Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Zimbabwe
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Economic & Living Costs in Zimbabwe
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
3-20 $
Avg: 11.5 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
30-120 $
Avg: 75 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
5-8 $
Avg: 6.5 $
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
1-3 $
Avg: 2 $
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
190-600 $
Avg: 395 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
100-416 $
Avg: 258 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
500-1500 $
Avg: 1000 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
300-1200 $
Avg: 750 $
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.5-1 $
Avg: 0.75 $
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
3.5-8 $
Avg: 5.75 $
Monthly Transport Pass
30-60 $
Avg: 45 $
Gasoline (1L)
1.46-1.8 $
Avg: 1.63 $
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
34-100 $
Avg: 67 $
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
45-158 $
Avg: 101.5 $
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
13-30 $
Avg: 21.5 $
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1-2 $
Avg: 1.5 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.72-1.2 $
Avg: 0.96 $
Eggs (12)
1.44-3.6 $
Avg: 2.52 $
Local Cheese (1kg)
5-20 $
Avg: 12.5 $
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
20-90 $
Avg: 55 $
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
5-30 $
Avg: 17.5 $
Cinema Ticket
7-20 $
Avg: 13.5 $
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
200-692.17 $
Avg: 446.08 $
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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