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Cost of living in Zimbabwe

Capital: HarareEnglish, ShonaUpdated October 2026
56%of US price level

Is Zimbabwe expensive?

Prices in Zimbabwe are about 56% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Victoria Falls, at about $1,100–1,800 a month for a comfortable life.

Cost of living in Zimbabwe, by place

One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.

PlaceMonth, comfortable1-bed rent, centerLocal mealValue
Victoria Falls$1,100–1,800$350–700$4–866/100
Harare$1,300–2,000$500–1,000$4–850/100

Cost of living by place

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