Food is a substance consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, fat, and other nutrients used in the body of an organism to sustain growth and vital processes and to furnish energy. The absorption and utilization of food by the body are fundamental to nutrition and are facilitated by digestion.
Recommended Minimum Amount of Money for food (2400 calories, Western food types)
| Milk (regular), (0.25 litre) | 0.39 $ |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (125.00 g) | 0.25 $ |
| Rice (white), (0.10 kg) | 0.15 $ |
| Eggs (regular) (2.40) | 0.38 $ |
| Local Cheese (0.10 kg) | 0.91 $ |
| Chicken Fillets (0.15 kg) | 0.68 $ |
| Beef Round (0.15 kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 0.69 $ |
| Apples (0.30 kg) | 0.94 $ |
| Banana (0.25 kg) | 0.39 $ |
| Oranges (0.30 kg) | 0.56 $ |
| Tomato (0.20 kg) | 0.29 $ |
| Potato (0.20 kg) | 0.33 $ |
| Onion (0.10 kg) | 0.16 $ |
| Lettuce (0.20 head) | 0.19 $ |
| Daily recommended minimum amount of money for food per person | 6.30 $ |
| Monthly recommended minimum amount of money for food per person (assuming 31 days per month) | 195.34 $ |
Recommended Minimum Amount of Money for food (2400 calories, Asian food types)
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (50.00 g) | 0.10 $ |
| Rice (white), (0.25 kg) | 0.37 $ |
| Eggs (regular) (2.40) | 0.38 $ |
| Chicken Fillets (0.20 kg) | 0.90 $ |
| Beef Round (0.10 kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 0.46 $ |
| Apples (0.25 kg) | 0.78 $ |
| Banana (0.25 kg) | 0.39 $ |
| Oranges (0.15 kg) | 0.28 $ |
| Tomato (0.20 kg) | 0.29 $ |
| Potato (0.20 kg) | 0.33 $ |
| Onion (0.10 kg) | 0.16 $ |
| Lettuce (0.10 head) | 0.10 $ |
| Daily recommended minimum amount of money for food per person | 4.53 $ |
| Monthly recommended minimum amount of money for food per person (assuming 31 days per month) | 140.53 $ |
Food prices from our Cost of Living Section
| Edit | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (regular), (1 litre) | 1.55 $ | 1.00-2.00 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 1.00 $ | 0.62-2.00 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 1.47 $ | 1.00-2.00 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.89 $ | 1.40-3.60 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 9.12 $ | 3.00-25.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 4.52 $ | 2.00-7.00 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.62 $ | 3.00-7.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.12 $ | 1.00-5.00 |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.57 $ | 1.00-2.50 |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.87 $ | 0.60-5.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | 1.43 $ | 0.50-2.50 |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.66 $ | 0.50-4.00 |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.56 $ | 0.90-3.00 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.96 $ | 0.50-2.00 |
Is food expensive in Zimbabwe?
Rent in Zimbabwe is, on average, 74.5% lower than in the United States.
Cost of Living in Zimbabwe.
| Restaurants | Edit |
|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.00$ |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 40.00$ |
| McMeal at Mcdonald’s (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00$ |
| Domestic Beer (1-pint draught) | 1.50$ |
How much is a loaf of bread in Zimbabwe?
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| Food | |
|---|---|
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $9 |
| 2 litres of coca-cola | $2.23 |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.10 |
How much is a chicken in Zimbabwe?
Food prices from our Cost of Living Section
| Markets | Edit |
|---|---|
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.90$ |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.17$ |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.05$ |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.09$ |
How much is 1kg of chicken in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe lives chicken wholesale price. In 2023, the approximate price range for Zimbabwe Live Chicken is between US$ 38.27 and US$ 21.14 per kilogram or between US$ 17.36 and US$ 9.59 per pound(lb).
How much is a 10kg roller meal in Zimbabwe?
“Maize meal retail price for a 10kg Roller Meal will increase by 15 per cent from ZWL$599 to ZWL1,099. Bread flour will move up by 14,74 per cent from ZWL119,000 to ZWL$136,544 per metric tonne.”