Travel budget and cost of living in Zimbabwe how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 53 for 2 ppl.
- $ 11 per person
- $ 4.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1133*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 117 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 2961*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 98 for 2 ppl.
- $ 39 per person
- $ 36 per person
- $ 21 per person
Total budget:
$ 4027*
* 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 2025
Cost of living: Zimbabwe VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Zimbabwe in 2025 is 37% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Zimbabwe by expense type
Zimbabwe: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Zimbabwe costs 57% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.3/person
($ 3.1 to $ 22)
($ 3.1 to $ 22)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 19 to $ 63)
($ 19 to $ 63)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 6.3/person
($ 5.2 to $ 7.3)
($ 5.2 to $ 7.3)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Zimbabwe: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Zimbabwe costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 30 to $ 281)
($ 30 to $ 281)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1652-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 103 to $ 242)
($ 103 to $ 242)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1573-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 86 to $ 240)
($ 86 to $ 240)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2304-star hotel
$ 108/night
($ 44 to $ 232)
($ 44 to $ 232)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3215-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 44 to $ 287)
($ 44 to $ 287)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 517Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 95/month
($ 53 to $ 281)
($ 53 to $ 281)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Room with kitchen
$ 125/month
($ 92 to $ 232)
($ 92 to $ 232)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245Hotel with swimming pool
$ 146/month
($ 96 to $ 299)
($ 96 to $ 299)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 209Cottage or guest house
$ 92/month
($ 67 to $ 177)
($ 67 to $ 177)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235Family room
$ 210/month
($ 161 to $ 320)
($ 161 to $ 320)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204Zimbabwe: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Zimbabwe costs 38% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 6.1/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 11)
($ 3.1 to $ 11)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 3.1)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Zimbabwe: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Zimbabwe is 19% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.5 to $ 1.7)
72% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.2
($ 3.1 to $ 11)
($ 3.1 to $ 11)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Zimbabwe: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Zimbabwe costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 22)
($ 7.3 to $ 22)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 2.1 to $ 22)
($ 2.1 to $ 22)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22Zimbabwe: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Zimbabwe costs 65% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.5/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 21
($ 11 to $ 32)
($ 11 to $ 32)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54Summer dress
$ 22
($ 11 to $ 54)
($ 11 to $ 54)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44Plane ticket budget
Manchester → Harare
$ 1039
(fair price: $ 935)
(fair price: $ 935)
London → Harare
$ 917
(fair price: $ 821)
(fair price: $ 821)
Dublin → Harare
$ 1100
(fair price: $ 946)
(fair price: $ 946)
Sydney → Harare
$ 1839
(fair price: $ 1525)
(fair price: $ 1525)
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1120
(fair price: $ 950)
(fair price: $ 950)
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1806
(fair price: $ 1505)
(fair price: $ 1505)
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 01-03-2025.