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:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • $ 2.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 882*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 9.9 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2360*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 2903*

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



Cost of living in Gweru compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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):

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Local prices in Gweru by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gweru

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gweru is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Gweru (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.62.82.830306.86.81.81.8United StatesGweruLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 2.8 to $ 24)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 20 to $ 58)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 5.8 to $ 9.2)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 5.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gweru

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gweru is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Gweru (compared to United States)169169249249350350179179257257250250127127464646467979United StatesGweru2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 133)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 250/night
($ 250 to $ 250)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 110 to $ 145)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 133)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 133)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 46/month
($ 46 to $ 133)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 250/month
($ 250 to $ 250)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 137/month
($ 127 to $ 146)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 77 to $ 82)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 333/month
($ 333 to $ 333)

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

Supermarket food budget in Gweru

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gweru is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Gweru (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.22.22.24.44.41.21.21.51.5United StatesGweruEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 12)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.4)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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

Public and private transport budget in Gweru

On average, the price of transport in Gweru is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Gweru (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9110.60.61.11.11.91.9United StatesGweruBus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.20.40.60.811.21.41.61.822.22.42.62.83
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

75% 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)
$ 5.8
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

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

Leisure activity budget in Gweru

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gweru is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 6.8 to $ 24)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 2.2/hr
( $ 2.2)

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

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
$ 1.4/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 23
($ 12 to $ 36)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 15 to $ 58)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare
London → Harare
London → Harare
$ 969
(fair price: $ 869)
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
$ 1134
(fair price: $ 1021)
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
$ 1196
(fair price: $ 1031)
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
$ 1976
(fair price: $ 1637)
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1208
(fair price: $ 1028)
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1932
(fair price: $ 1604)



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 01-03-2025.

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