Capital city, Zimbabwe
Cost of living in Harare
How much a month costs in Harare
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,300–2,000 ($1,300–2,000).
Prices in Harare
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $500–1,000 | $500–1,000 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $300–550 | $300–550 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $12–25 | $12–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $60–140 | $60–140 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $15–30 | $15–30 |
| Cappuccino | $3–5 | $3–5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5–10 | $5–10 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $30–60 | $30–60 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10–25 | $10–25 |
Value for money: 50/100
A value score of 50/100 means Harare gives more quality of life per dollar than 49% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100.
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Cost of living across Zimbabwe
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | $1,100–1,800 | 66/100 |
| Harare | $1,300–2,000 | 50/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Harare
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Harare?
About $600–900 on a lean budget, $1,300–2,000 for a comfortable month and $2,800–4,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Harare?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $500–1,000 ($500–1,000) a month in the center and $300–550 ($300–550) outside it.
How much does food cost in Harare?
A local meal is $4–8 ($4–8); a mid-range restaurant is $15–30 ($15–30) per person.
Is Zimbabwe expensive?
Prices in Zimbabwe are about 56% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.