Harare, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe — cost of living
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Harare, Zimbabwe

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Harare, Zimbabwe

About Harare, Zimbabwe

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$22
Family of 4 / mo
$58
Avg salary (after tax)
$14

Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe , located in the southeastern part of Africa. It is a lively city known for its beautiful parks, colorful markets, and friendly people. Harare has a mix of modern buildings and colonial architecture, showing its rich history.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $54.84
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $30.38
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $25.31
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $69.43

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $14
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $362.81

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $2.85
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.42
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.7
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.05
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.68

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $10.8
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $54
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $8.1

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.12
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $6.59
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $3.89
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.2
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.64
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.93
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.29
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.78
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.19
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.32
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $10.8
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $2.7
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.08
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.43
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.57
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.67
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.45

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,006
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $847.5
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $168.58
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $188.12
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $355.91
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $317.25

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $48.94
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $396.56
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $12.38
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $10.13
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $9,199

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $13.5
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $38,070
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.35
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.75
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $43.2
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.81
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $33,750

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $147.15
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $91.18

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.