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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 43 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 870*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2326*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 43 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 3062*

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



Cost of living in Gweru compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gweru in 2024 is 29% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Gweru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gweru

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gweru is 61% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.5/person
($ 5 to $ 12)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 19 to $ 50)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 4 to $ 6.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 1 to $ 5)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gweru

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gweru is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 43 to $ 123)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 43 to $ 123)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 100 to $ 135)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 43 to $ 123)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 43 to $ 123)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 43/month
($ 43 to $ 123)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 43/month
($ 43 to $ 123)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 124/month
($ 115 to $ 134)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 68/month
($ 57 to $ 88)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 252/month
($ 252 to $ 252)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Gweru

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gweru is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.7/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 8.8)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gweru

On average, the price of transport in Gweru is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1 to $ 3)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5
($ 4 to $ 10)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 130/24hrs
($ 58 to $ 262)

314% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Gweru

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gweru is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 5 to $ 15)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gweru

On average, shopping budget in Gweru is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.9/pack
($ 1 to $ 3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 20
($ 10 to $ 31)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 21
($ 15 to $ 50)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare
London → Harare
London → Harare
$ 897
(fair price: $ 792)
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
$ 986
(fair price: $ 851)
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
$ 1077
(fair price: $ 896)
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
$ 1873
(fair price: $ 1553)
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1876
(fair price: $ 1543)
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1141
(fair price: $ 933)



About this information on the cost of living in Gweru

The information about the cost of living in Gweru shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Gweru was updated on 25-03-2024.

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