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Cost of Living & Prices:
Zimbabwe vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.96 times less for grocery shopping in Zimbabwe than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.76 EUR (3.12 USD) in Zimbabwe and 5.17 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

2.76 EUR
5.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.39 EUR (1.57 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.39 EUR
2.12 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.1 EUR (4.63 USD) in Zimbabwe and 18.58 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

4.10 EUR
18.58 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.64 EUR (7.5 USD) in Zimbabwe and 15.94 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

6.64 EUR
15.94 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4 EUR (4.52 USD) in Zimbabwe and 15.42 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

4.00 EUR
15.42 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Zimbabwe and 14.17 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.77 EUR
14.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.05 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.68 EUR (1.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Zimbabwe and 4.2 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.68 EUR
4.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.77 EUR
3.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
22.12 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.78 EUR (0.88 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

0.78 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3.78 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

0.89 EUR
3.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.14 EUR (9.19 USD) in Zimbabwe and 14.79 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Zimbabwe.

8.14 EUR
14.79 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.4 EUR (1.58 USD) in Zimbabwe and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in the United States.

1.40 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.38 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.66 EUR (1.87 USD) in Zimbabwe and 4.72 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.66 EUR
4.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3.77 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.43 EUR
3.77 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.32 EUR (1.49 USD) in Zimbabwe and 7.28 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.32 EUR
7.28 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.95 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.43 USD) in Zimbabwe and 5.53 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.27 EUR
5.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Zimbabwe.

0.91 EUR
2.21 EUR

Restaurant

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.81 times less for meals in restaurants in Zimbabwe than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.96 EUR (2.21 USD) in Zimbabwe and 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.96 EUR
4.62 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.58 EUR (0.65 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Zimbabwe.

0.58 EUR
2.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.33 EUR (1.5 USD) in Zimbabwe and 7.08 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.33 EUR
7.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Zimbabwe and 8.85 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Zimbabwe.

1.77 EUR
8.85 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.31 EUR (6 USD) in Zimbabwe and 10.62 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Zimbabwe.

5.31 EUR
10.62 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 35.41 EUR (40 USD) in Zimbabwe and 88.53 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Zimbabwe.

35.41 EUR
88.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.31 EUR (6 USD) in Zimbabwe and 22.13 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Zimbabwe.

5.31 EUR
22.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.42 EUR (0.47 USD) in Zimbabwe and 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

0.42 EUR
1.95 EUR

Fuel

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.65 times more for fuel in Zimbabwe than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.37 EUR (1.55 USD) in Zimbabwe and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in the United States.

1.37 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.35 EUR (1.53 USD) in Zimbabwe and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.54 times less for transportation in Zimbabwe than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 26.56 EUR (30 USD) in Zimbabwe and 114.21 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Zimbabwe.

26.56 EUR
114.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

0.44 EUR
2.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.85 EUR (10 USD) in Zimbabwe and 26.56 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Zimbabwe.

8.85 EUR
26.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Zimbabwe and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.

1.77 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.43 EUR (5 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

4.43 EUR
3.98 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.64 EUR (7.5 USD) in Zimbabwe and 15.94 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

6.64 EUR
15.94 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 26.96 EUR (30.45 USD) in Zimbabwe and 86.99 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Zimbabwe.

26.96 EUR
86.99 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.12 EUR (9.17 USD) in Zimbabwe and 33.64 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

8.12 EUR
33.64 EUR

Flats for rent

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.6 times less for renting an apartment in Zimbabwe than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 239.57 EUR (270.59 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3365 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

239.57 EUR
3 365 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 230.93 EUR (260.83 USD) in Zimbabwe and 2107 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Zimbabwe.

230.93 EUR
2 107 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 733.57 EUR (828.57 USD) in Zimbabwe and 6281 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

733.57 EUR
6 281 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 585.69 EUR (661.54 USD) in Zimbabwe and 3637 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Zimbabwe.

585.69 EUR
3 637 EUR

Flats for sale

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.09 times less for buying an apartment in Zimbabwe than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 946.53 EUR (1069.1 USD) in Zimbabwe and 12641 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Zimbabwe.

946.53 EUR
12 641 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1121 EUR (1266.67 USD) in Zimbabwe and 8212 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Zimbabwe.

1 121 EUR
8 212 EUR

Salary

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Zimbabwe is 20.3 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 261.58 EUR (295.45 USD) in Zimbabwe and 5309 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95.1% lower in Zimbabwe.

261.58 EUR
5 309 EUR

Hotels

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Zimbabwe vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
91.8 EUR

Two stars

87.3 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
173 EUR

Four stars

250 EUR
223 EUR

Five stars

479 EUR
532 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Zimbabwe: 5 cities, 78 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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