Harare travel budget

Harare: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Harare

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 45 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1072*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3654*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 154 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 5162*

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



Cost of living in Harare compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Harare in 2025 is 34% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Harare by expense type

Restaurant budget in Harare

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Harare is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 5.1 to $ 24)

48% 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): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.4/person
($ 5.7 to $ 9.1)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
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): $ 6.5
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
$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 5.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

67% 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)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Harare

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Harare is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 25 to $ 197)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 36 to $ 483)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 37 to $ 444)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 43 to $ 347)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 247/night
($ 225 to $ 296)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 216/month
($ 202 to $ 233)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 157/month
($ 33 to $ 551)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 209/month
($ 51 to $ 558)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 114/month
($ 57 to $ 242)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 158/month
($ 41 to $ 448)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Harare

On average, the price of supermarket food in Harare is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
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
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.6/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 12)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
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 Harare

On average, the price of transport in Harare is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

21% more 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)
$ 5.7
($ 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 Harare

On average, budget for leisure activities in Harare is 38% 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
$ 12/hr
($ 12 to $ 24)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Harare

On average, shopping budget in Harare is 62% 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
$ 30
($ 15 to $ 58)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare
London → Harare
London → Harare
$ 964
(fair price: $ 864)
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
$ 1127
(fair price: $ 1015)
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
$ 1189
(fair price: $ 1025)
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
$ 1964
(fair price: $ 1628)
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1201
(fair price: $ 1022)
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1921
(fair price: $ 1595)

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About this information on the cost of living in Harare

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

The information about the cost of living in Harare was updated on 01-03-2025.

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