Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Zimbabwe is 16.51 times less expensive as compared to United States.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Zimbabwe and United States. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Zimbabwe and United States.
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Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 70,000 ZWL (196 USD) | 2,500 USD |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 120,000 ZWL (336 USD) | 3,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 180,000 ZWL (504 USD) | 4,500 USD |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 ZWL (112 USD) | 1,800 USD |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 70,000 ZWL (196 USD) | 2,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 100,000 ZWL (280 USD) | 3,200 USD |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 15 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Zimbabwe is 11.03 times less expensive than United States.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 ZWL (140 USD) | 3,000 USD |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 150 USD |
Heating Cost Per Month | 8,000 ZWL (22.40 USD) | 120 USD |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 6,000 ZWL (16.80 USD) | 80 USD |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 50 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 93.49% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Zimbabwe costs 21.43 times less compared to United States.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) | 60 USD |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 50 USD |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 30 USD |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) | 100 USD |
The internet and communication costs 65.00% less in Zimbabwe compared to United States.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) | 4 USD |
Milk (1 Liter) | 80 ZWL (0.22 USD) | 1 USD |
Water (1 Liter) | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) | 1 USD |
Bread (500 gm) | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) | 2 USD |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) | 3 USD |
Cheese (1 KG) | 300 ZWL (0.84 USD) | 6 USD |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 250 ZWL (0.70 USD) | 10 USD |
In Zimbabwe, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 5.49 times less expensive than the cost in United States.
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 89.84% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Apples (1 KG) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 3 USD |
Bananas (1 KG) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) | 1.50 USD |
Oranges (1 KG) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 80 ZWL (0.22 USD) | 3 USD |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 60 ZWL (0.17 USD) | 2 USD |
Lemons (1 KG) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Onions (1 KG) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) | 2 USD |
Lentils (1 KG) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) | 4 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 7.04 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) | 20 USD |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) | 8 USD |
Normal Coffee | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) | 4 USD |
Soft Drink | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) | 2 USD |
Pizza for One | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) | 15 USD |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 20 USD |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) | 8 USD |
Dining-Out costs 84.88% less in Zimbabwe compared to United States.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 15 USD |
Glass of Wine | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 8 USD |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 70 ZWL (0.20 USD) | 3 USD |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 120 ZWL (0.34 USD) | 4 USD |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 20 USD |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 9.56 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) | 120 USD |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 100 USD |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 30,000 ZWL (84 USD) | 200 USD |
Taxi Start Fare | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 3 USD |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) | 2 USD |
Car Rental Per Day | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 50 USD |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 5 USD |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 2 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 3.53 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 500,000 ZWL (1,400 USD) | 25,000 USD |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 150 USD |
Driving License Fees | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 50 USD |
Car Insurance Cost | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) | 800 USD |
Car Maintenance Cost | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 200 USD |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 15 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 400 ZWL (1.12 USD) | 1 USD |
Fuel Per Gallon | 1,600 ZWL (4.48 USD) | 4 USD |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 17.11 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Zimbabwe compared to that of United States.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Doctor Visit | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 150 USD |
Specialist Visit | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) | 250 USD |
Dentist Visit | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 100 USD |
Eye Exam | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) | 80 USD |
Mental Health Counseling | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) | 150 USD |
Preventive Health Screening | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 80 USD |
Physical Therapy | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 100 USD |
Emergency Room Visit | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) | 500 USD |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 400 USD |
Vaccinations | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Prescription Medication | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 20 USD |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 10 USD |
Health Insurance Premiums | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) | 300 USD |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 500 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 9.46 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) | 300 USD |
Spa Treatment | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 150 USD |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 40 USD |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 150 USD |
Contact Lenses Cost | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) | 100 USD |
Haircuts | 300 ZWL (0.84 USD) | 25 USD |
Hair Coloring | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 75 USD |
Shampoo Price | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 5 USD |
Toothpaste Price | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) | 3 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 10.50 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 100 USD |
Men's Shirt | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 40 USD |
Women's Dress | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 80 USD |
Summer Dress | 2,500 ZWL (7 USD) | 50 USD |
Men's Suit | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) | 500 USD |
Men's Jeans | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Women's Jeans | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Men's Formal Shoes | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 100 USD |
Women's Formal Shoes | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 80 USD |
Men's Casual Shoes | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 70 USD |
Women's Casual Shoes | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Underwear For Men | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 20 USD |
Underwear For Women | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) | 20 USD |
Socks For Men | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) | 10 USD |
Socks For Women | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) | 10 USD |
Wintercoat for Adults | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 100 USD |
Sportswear | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 60 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 9.73 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Children's Jeans | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 30 USD |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) | 40 USD |
Children's Winter Coat | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Daycare for Infant | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) | 1,500 USD |
Daycare for Toddler | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) | 1,200 USD |
Childcare for Sick Days | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 40 USD |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 8,000 ZWL (22.40 USD) | 600 USD |
Extra Curricular Activities | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 60 USD |
Summer Camp for Kids | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 300 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 20.26 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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PreSchool Fees | 25,000 ZWL (70 USD) | 1,800 USD |
Primary School Fees | 60,000 ZWL (168 USD) | 4,000 USD |
Secondary School Fees | 80,000 ZWL (224 USD) | 6,000 USD |
Private School Fees | 120,000 ZWL (336 USD) | 8,000 USD |
University Tuition Fees | 250,000 ZWL (700 USD) | 10,000 USD |
University Private Tuition Fees | 350,000 ZWL (980 USD) | 20,000 USD |
After School Activities | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 150 USD |
Special Education Services | 8,000 ZWL (22.40 USD) | 150 USD |
Tutoring | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 50 USD |
Textbooks Cost | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 40 USD |
School Supplies | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 19.86 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 15 USD |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 50 USD |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 60 USD |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 50 USD |
Gym Membership | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 60 USD |
Swimming Pool Access | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 40 USD |
Museum Entry Ticket | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 15 USD |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 300 ZWL (0.84 USD) | 25 USD |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) | 50 USD |
Bowling | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) | 15 USD |
Mini Golf | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 10 USD |
Video Games | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Streaming Services | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 15 USD |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) | 25 USD |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) | 400 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 6.08 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Language Classes | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 40 USD |
Parenting Classes | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 60 USD |
Art Classes | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) | 30 USD |
Fitness Classes | 1,200 ZWL (3.36 USD) | 20 USD |
Music Lessons | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 50 USD |
Dance Lessons | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 40 USD |
Reading Materials for Classes | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) | 10 USD |
Educational Software | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, instead of United States, you would have to pay 4.31 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 60,000 ZWL (168 USD) | 5,000 USD |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 40,000 ZWL (112 USD) | 3,800 USD |
Minimum Wages | 833.33 ZWL per hour (2.33 USD) | 60 USD per hour |
Average Bonus | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) | 1,000 USD |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 6 % | 6.2 % |
Pension Contributions | 6 % | 4 % |
Cost of Living Index | 75 | 10 |
Median Household Income | 50,000 ZWL (140 USD) | 5,000 USD |
If you lived in Zimbabwe, you would earn 33.00 times less salary as compared to United States.
Indicators | Zimbabwe | United States |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) | 250 USD |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 200 USD |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) | 150 USD |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) | 100 USD |
Professional Services cost 15.63 times less in Zimbabwe, as compared to United States.
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