Travel budget and cost of living in Masvingo (Zimbabwe) how much does a trip cost?

Masvingo travel budget

Masvingo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Masvingo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Masvingo for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Masvingo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Masvingo in 2024 is 35% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Masvingo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Masvingo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Masvingo

Lunch

$ 8.1/person
($ 5.1 to $ 13)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 21 to $ 51)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.1/person
($ 4 to $ 7)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1 to $ 5.1)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 2.1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Masvingo

1-star hotel

$ 85/night
($ 85 to $ 215)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 145 to $ 193)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 155 to $ 200)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231

4-star hotel

$ 98/night
($ 73 to $ 166)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 309

5-star hotel

$ 85/night
($ 85 to $ 215)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 85/month
($ 85 to $ 214)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

Room with kitchen

$ 95/month
($ 72 to $ 163)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 172/month
($ 150 to $ 201)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Cottage or guest house

$ 99/month
($ 73 to $ 172)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 276/month
($ 272 to $ 277)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Masvingo

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 11)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.1)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Masvingo

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.7)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.1
($ 4 to $ 11)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Masvingo

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Masvingo

Cigarettes

$ 1.5/pack
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 21
($ 11 to $ 31)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 21
($ 16 to $ 51)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare

$ 902
(fair price: $ 800)

Manchester → Harare

$ 992
(fair price: $ 855)

Dublin → Harare

$ 1080
(fair price: $ 903)

Sydney → Harare

$ 1873
(fair price: $ 1550)

Melbourne → Harare

$ 1875
(fair price: $ 1543)

Edinburgh → Harare

$ 1143
(fair price: $ 936)