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

Bulawayo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bulawayo

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

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

Cost of living in Bulawayo compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Bulawayo in 2025 is 47% 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 Bulawayo in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bulawayo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bulawayo

Lunch

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.9 to $ 7.8)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
( $ 17)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 6.1/person
($ 5.5 to $ 6.6)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bulawayo

1-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 69 to $ 1112)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 117/night
($ 50 to $ 451)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 129/night
($ 37 to $ 556)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 265/night
($ 91 to $ 730)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341

5-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 70 to $ 1136)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 556

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 69/month
($ 69 to $ 1112)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 102/month
($ 43 to $ 406)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 171/month
($ 49 to $ 834)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 115/month
($ 51 to $ 493)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 208/month
($ 83 to $ 518)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Bulawayo

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 4.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Bulawayo

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 2.2 to $ 2.8)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.3
($ 2.2 to $ 12)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Bulawayo

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 12 to $ 17)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 2.1/hr
( $ 2.1)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bulawayo

Cigarettes

$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 25
($ 7.8 to $ 29)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 15
($ 12 to $ 17)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare

$ 945
(fair price: $ 847)

Manchester → Harare

$ 1105
(fair price: $ 995)

Dublin → Harare

$ 1166
(fair price: $ 1004)

Sydney → Harare

$ 1926
(fair price: $ 1596)

Edinburgh → Harare

$ 1177
(fair price: $ 1002)

Melbourne → Harare

$ 1883
(fair price: $ 1563)