Summary of The Cost of Living in Zimbabwe
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Zimbabwe is $1,477.00 including rent, or $1,027.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Zimbabwe is $2,102.90 including rent, or $1,652.90 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Zimbabwe is $2,986.40 including rent, or $2,401.40 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Zimbabwe ranges from $17,724.00 for a single person to $25,234.80 for a couple, and $35,836.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $12,324.00 for a single person to $19,834.80 for a couple, and $28,816.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Zimbabwe, baseline monthly expenses range from $685.00 for a single person to $953.60 for a couple, and $1,355.10 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $435.00 for a single person to $703.60 for a couple, and $1,030.10 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Zimbabwe, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,050.00 for a single person to $4,349.50 for a couple, and $6,133.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,200.00 for a single person to $3,499.50 for a couple, and $5,028.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Zimbabwe is $450.00, which is 56.2% less than the average monthly cost of living and 3.4% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |