Travel budget and cost of living in Zimbabwe how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: calculate your travel budget
Zimbabwe: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Zimbabwe for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 53 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 1.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1101*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 104 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 7.5 per person
- $ 10.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 2506*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 147 for 2 ppl.
- $ 33 per person
- $ 15 per person
- $ 21 per person
Total budget:
$ 3945*
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Zimbabwe in 2020
Cost of living: Zimbabwe VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Zimbabwe in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Zimbabwe by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Zimbabwe compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Zimbabwe | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Harare | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Harare |
| Mutare | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Mutare |
| Masvingo | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Masvingo |
| Kwekwe | 7% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Kwekwe |
| Gwanda | 10% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Gwanda |
| Gweru | 12% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Gweru |
| Bulawayo | 15% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bulawayo |
Local prices in Zimbabwe by expense type
Zimbabwe: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Zimbabwe costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.1/person
($ 2.5 to $ 13)
($ 2.5 to $ 13)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 16 to $ 36)
($ 16 to $ 36)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 6.1/person
($ 5 to $ 8.1)
($ 5 to $ 8.1)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 3)
($ 0.7 to $ 3)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.6)
($ 1 to $ 3.6)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 5)
($ 1.7 to $ 5)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Zimbabwe: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Zimbabwe costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 93 to $ 93)
($ 93 to $ 93)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 88 to $ 98)
($ 88 to $ 98)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 90 to $ 145)
($ 90 to $ 145)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 153 to $ 205)
($ 153 to $ 205)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 253/night
($ 199 to $ 312)
($ 199 to $ 312)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 53/month
($ 53 to $ 53)
($ 53 to $ 53)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 84/month
($ 64 to $ 107)
($ 64 to $ 107)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 127/month
($ 104 to $ 157)
($ 104 to $ 157)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 102/month
($ 82 to $ 127)
($ 82 to $ 127)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 248/month
($ 208 to $ 297)
($ 208 to $ 297)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Zimbabwe: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Zimbabwe costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1 to $ 3)
($ 1 to $ 3)
127% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 7/kg
($ 3 to $ 16)
($ 3 to $ 16)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 7.2/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 8.7)
($ 5.5 to $ 8.7)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 7)
($ 2 to $ 7)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 6.1)
($ 1 to $ 6.1)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3)
($ 0.8 to $ 3)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 1.2/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 3)
($ 0.7 to $ 3)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 8.7/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 17)
($ 4.5 to $ 17)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Zimbabwe: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Zimbabwe is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 36/month
($ 21 to $ 61)
($ 21 to $ 61)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
94% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5
($ 3 to $ 5)
($ 3 to $ 5)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 44 to $ 120)
($ 44 to $ 120)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Zimbabwe: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Zimbabwe costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 89/month
($ 61 to $ 152)
($ 61 to $ 152)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 102/month
($ 32 to $ 202)
($ 32 to $ 202)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 306/month
($ 177 to $ 456)
($ 177 to $ 456)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 235/month
($ 122 to $ 404)
($ 122 to $ 404)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 616/month
($ 324 to $ 910)
($ 324 to $ 910)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 521/month
($ 304 to $ 1010)
($ 304 to $ 1010)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 46/month
($ 27 to $ 77)
($ 27 to $ 77)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 284/month
($ 102 to $ 606)
($ 102 to $ 606)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Private primary school
$ 8865/yr
($ 4240 to $ 20186)
($ 4240 to $ 20186)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769Zimbabwe: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Zimbabwe costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 10.2/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 21)
($ 6.1 to $ 21)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 2 to $ 21)
($ 2 to $ 21)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Zimbabwe: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Zimbabwe costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.7/pack
($ 2 to $ 3)
($ 2 to $ 3)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 27 to $ 102)
($ 27 to $ 102)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 49
($ 21 to $ 102)
($ 21 to $ 102)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 81
($ 36 to $ 122)
($ 36 to $ 122)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 88
($ 36 to $ 163)
($ 36 to $ 163)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Plane ticket budget
London → Harare
$ 906
(fair price: $ 775)
(fair price: $ 775)
Manchester → Harare
$ 974
(fair price: $ 820)
(fair price: $ 820)
Perth → Harare
$ 1786
(fair price: $ 1557)
(fair price: $ 1557)
Dublin → Harare
$ 1054
(fair price: $ 891)
(fair price: $ 891)
New York City → Harare
$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1301)
(fair price: $ 1301)
Sydney → Harare
$ 1838
(fair price: $ 1603)
(fair price: $ 1603)
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1827
(fair price: $ 1594)
(fair price: $ 1594)
Los Angeles → Harare
$ 1893
(fair price: $ 1744)
(fair price: $ 1744)
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1063
(fair price: $ 892)
(fair price: $ 892)
Toronto (Ontario) → Harare
$ 1690
(fair price: $ 1415)
(fair price: $ 1415)
Auckland → Harare
$ 1612
(fair price: $ 1404)
(fair price: $ 1404)
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About the information on the cost of living in Zimbabwe
The information about the cost of living in Zimbabwe shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Zimbabwe updated on 20-09-2020.