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

Harare travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Harare

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

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

Cost of living in Harare compared to Zimbabwe in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Harare in 2021 is 14% 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 Harare in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Harare by expense type

Restaurant budget in Harare

Lunch

$ 6.3/person
($ 5.3 to $ 10.6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 20 to $ 44)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

McDonald's meal

$ 6.9/person
($ 5.9 to $ 10.6)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 4.2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Harare

2-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 54 to $ 85)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 57 to $ 165)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 170/night
($ 114 to $ 216)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 253/night
($ 199 to $ 312)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 12/month
($ 12 to $ 12)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 100/month
($ 63 to $ 141)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 144/month
($ 88 to $ 205)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 114/month
($ 59 to $ 177)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 255/month
($ 153 to $ 382)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Harare

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.3)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.2)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Chicken

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.5

Apples

$ 5.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 9.6)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Public and private transport budget in Harare

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.2
($ 3.2 to $ 5.3)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 55/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 96)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Leisure activity budget in Harare

Cinema

$ 8.5/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 16)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 18/hr
($ 10.6 to $ 22)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Harare

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 28 to $ 85)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 22 to $ 107)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare

$ 913
(fair price: $ 781)

Manchester → Harare

$ 990
(fair price: $ 835)

Dublin → Harare

$ 1053
(fair price: $ 891)

Perth → Harare

$ 1790
(fair price: $ 1559)

New York City → Harare

$ 1424
(fair price: $ 1226)

Sydney → Harare

$ 1847
(fair price: $ 1604)