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

Gweru travel budget

Gweru: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Gweru

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

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

Cost of living in Gweru compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Gweru in 2025 is 45% 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 Gweru in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Gweru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gweru

Lunch

$ 2.8/person
($ 2.8 to $ 24)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 20 to $ 58)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 6.8/person
($ 5.8 to $ 9.2)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 5.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gweru

1-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 133)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 250 to $ 250)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 127/night
($ 110 to $ 145)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 133)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 133)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 46/month
($ 46 to $ 133)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 250/month
($ 250 to $ 250)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 137/month
($ 127 to $ 146)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 79/month
($ 77 to $ 82)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 333/month
($ 333 to $ 333)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Gweru

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 12)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Gweru

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.8
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Gweru

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 6.8 to $ 24)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 2.2/hr
( $ 2.2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gweru

Cigarettes

$ 1.4/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 23
($ 12 to $ 36)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 15 to $ 58)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare

$ 969
(fair price: $ 869)

Manchester → Harare

$ 1134
(fair price: $ 1021)

Dublin → Harare

$ 1196
(fair price: $ 1031)

Sydney → Harare

$ 1976
(fair price: $ 1637)

Edinburgh → Harare

$ 1208
(fair price: $ 1028)

Melbourne → Harare

$ 1932
(fair price: $ 1604)