Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

About Zimbabwe

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$22
Family of 4 / mo
$57
Internet
21.17Mbps
Interest rate
35%
Inflation
57.5%
Population
15.18M

Zimbabwe is a beautiful country located in southern Africa, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. One of the most famous attractions is Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in the world. The country is also home to Hwange National Park, where you can see elephants, lions, and many other animals in their natural habitat.

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

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $58.05
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $26.16
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $30.38
  • Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $67.5

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $14
  • Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $395.39

Food - Beverages

  • Cappuccinoest.USD $2.98
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $1.49
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $2.7
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $0.96
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $0.68

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $9.45
  • Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $54
  • Fast Food Comboest.USD $8.1

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $6.15
  • Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $7.07
  • Apples (1 kg)est.USD $4.01
  • Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $2.29
  • Oranges (1 kg)est.USD $2.85
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)est.USD $2.32
  • Potatoes (1 kg)est.USD $2.35
  • Onions (1 kg)est.USD $1.96
  • Lettuce (1 Head)est.USD $1.36
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $1.54
  • Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $11.48
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $2.7

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $860.63
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $737.3
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $152.9
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $166.19
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $337.5
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $256.5

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $44.55
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $345.01
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $12.38
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $10.8
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $9,199

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $10.13
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $39,600
  • One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $0.68
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $6.75
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $41.85
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $3.25
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $37,800

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $121.05
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $90.34
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