In Harare, Zimbabwe, living costs about $1012 per month for one person and $2579 for a family of four, including rent.
Harare is 9% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Harare is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Harare is, on average, 84% lower than in New York City.
Harare is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expense in Harare is the cost of rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food prices in Harare are 6% higher than the European benchmark, making grocery shopping a notable expense.
Public transport costs in Harare are 126% higher than the European benchmark, which can strain budgets.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8.03 $ |
| Dinner | 54.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.24 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 42.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.61 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.93 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.6 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 53 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 124 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 576 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 326 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 900 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,328 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,332 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 381 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.99% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 249 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,755 $ |