Travel budget in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: calculate your travel budget

Zimbabwe: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1075*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2801*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 3780*

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Zimbabwe in 2024

Cost of living: Zimbabwe VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Zimbabwe in 2024 is 39% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Zimbabwe by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Zimbabwe compared to the national average.

Cities /Zimbabwe View Details
Harare 10% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Harare
Kwekwe 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Kwekwe
Chinhoyi 12% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Chinhoyi
Bulawayo 14% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Bulawayo
Mutare 16% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Mutare
Gweru 21% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Gweru



Local prices in Zimbabwe by expense type

Zimbabwe: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Zimbabwe costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.1/person
($ 2.9 to $ 20)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 18 to $ 49)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.9/person
($ 4.9 to $ 6.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 4.9)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Zimbabwe: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Zimbabwe costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 29 to $ 295)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 67 to $ 226)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 85 to $ 228)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 41 to $ 248)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 30 to $ 284)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 85/month
($ 37 to $ 287)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 92/month
($ 53 to $ 212)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 141/month
($ 93 to $ 293)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 89/month
($ 63 to $ 187)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 204/month
($ 159 to $ 312)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Zimbabwe: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Zimbabwe costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 4.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.9)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Zimbabwe: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Zimbabwe is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.9
($ 2.9 to $ 10)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Zimbabwe: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Zimbabwe costs 38% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 7.7 to $ 20)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 2 to $ 15)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Zimbabwe: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Zimbabwe costs 65% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 21
($ 10 to $ 30)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
($ 13 to $ 49)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
$ 986
(fair price: $ 882)
London → Harare
London → Harare
London → Harare
$ 880
(fair price: $ 784)
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
$ 1047
(fair price: $ 889)
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
$ 1771
(fair price: $ 1468)
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1746
(fair price: $ 1458)
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1076
(fair price: $ 905)

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About the information on the cost of living in Zimbabwe

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

Information about cost of living in Zimbabwe updated on 08-11-2024.

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