Bulawayo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bulawayo

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 63 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1121*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 113 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2665*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 170 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 4578*

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



Cost of living in Bulawayo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bulawayo in 2024 is 47% 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 Bulawayo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bulawayo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bulawayo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bulawayo is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4/person
($ 3.4 to $ 6.9)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
( $ 15)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 4.9 to $ 5.9)

49% 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
($ 1 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bulawayo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bulawayo is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 63 to $ 1009)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 42 to $ 484)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 35 to $ 543)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 277/night
($ 75 to $ 816)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 64 to $ 1031)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 63/month
($ 63 to $ 1009)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 99/month
($ 39 to $ 445)

57% 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
$ 163/month
($ 45 to $ 864)

18% 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
$ 111/month
($ 44 to $ 528)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 191/month
($ 83 to $ 480)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Bulawayo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bulawayo is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 4.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

60% 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)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Bulawayo

On average, the price of transport in Bulawayo is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 2 to $ 2.5)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

76% 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)
$ 2.9
($ 2 to $ 10)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Bulawayo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bulawayo is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 10 to $ 15)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 1.9/hr
( $ 1.9)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bulawayo

On average, shopping budget in Bulawayo is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.5/pack
($ 1 to $ 2)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 22
($ 6.9 to $ 25)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 14
($ 10 to $ 15)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Harare
London → Harare
London → Harare
$ 881
(fair price: $ 785)
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
Manchester → Harare
$ 987
(fair price: $ 883)
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
Dublin → Harare
$ 1048
(fair price: $ 890)
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
Sydney → Harare
$ 1773
(fair price: $ 1469)
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
Melbourne → Harare
$ 1748
(fair price: $ 1460)
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
Edinburgh → Harare
$ 1078
(fair price: $ 906)



About this information on the cost of living in Bulawayo

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

The information about the cost of living in Bulawayo was updated on 08-11-2024.

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