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

Mutare travel budget

Mutare: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mutare

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

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

Cost of living in Mutare compared to Zimbabwe in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Mutare in 2020 is 20% 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 Mutare in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mutare by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mutare

Lunch

$ 6.3/person
($ 2.2 to $ 10.6)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 6.3 to $ 44)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 9.6/person
($ 5.9 to $ 10.6)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.3)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mutare

2-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 150 to $ 150)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 128/night
($ 82 to $ 170)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 95/month
($ 65 to $ 124)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 150/month
($ 116 to $ 181)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 159/month
($ 143 to $ 175)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 262/month
($ 248 to $ 278)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Mutare

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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61% 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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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 8.5/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 14)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 8.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.4/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 11/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 17)

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

Public and private transport budget in Mutare

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 48/month
($ 33 to $ 65)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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114% 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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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Mutare

Electricity, water...

$ 84/month
($ 65 to $ 139)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.2)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 64/month
($ 28 to $ 95)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 305/month
($ 187 to $ 425)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1365

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 250/month
($ 128 to $ 372)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093

Flat (centre)

$ 647/month
($ 340 to $ 954)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2192

Flat (suburbs)

$ 570/month
($ 292 to $ 848)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1735

Gym

$ 46/month
($ 28 to $ 65)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 226/month
($ 81 to $ 636)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 8788/yr
($ 5295 to $ 20116)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16412

Leisure activity budget in Mutare

Cinema

$ 8.5/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 8.5)

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

Tennis

$ 10.6/hr
( $ 10.6)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mutare

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 22 to $ 54)

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

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 16 to $ 44)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 84
($ 28 to $ 107)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 118
($ 33 to $ 118)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare

$ 906
(fair price: $ 775)

Manchester → Harare

$ 978
(fair price: $ 821)

Perth → Harare

$ 1786
(fair price: $ 1557)

Dublin → Harare

$ 1054
(fair price: $ 892)

New York City → Harare

$ 1479
(fair price: $ 1297)

Sydney → Harare

$ 1839
(fair price: $ 1603)

Melbourne → Harare

$ 1827
(fair price: $ 1594)

Los Angeles → Harare

$ 1891
(fair price: $ 1739)

Edinburgh → Harare

$ 1064
(fair price: $ 895)

Toronto (Ontario) → Harare

$ 1695
(fair price: $ 1414)

Auckland → Harare

$ 1612
(fair price: $ 1403)

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