A grocery store (AE), grocery shop (BE) or simply grocery is a store that primarily retails a general range of food products, which may be fresh or packaged. In everyday U.S. usage, however, “grocery store” is a synonym for supermarket, and is not used to refer to other types of stores that sell groceries.
Kitty Allen recently visited Zimbabwe and prepared this article about prices in Zimbabwe. Find out about average prices in Zimbabwe, including food prices, restaurants, beer, accommodation, transportation and more.
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
Here is information about currency:
The currency of Zimbabwe is US Dollar (USD).
- For 1€ Euro you can get: 1.09USD US Dollar (USD)
- For 1£ British Pound (GBP) you can get: 1.24USD US Dollar (USD)
- For 1₽ Russian ruble (RUB) you can get: 0.01USD US Dollar (USD)
Is Zimbabwe an expensive country?
Prices of basic products in Zimbabwe are lower than in the United States. You have to pay 1.85 times less for shopping in Zimbabwe than in the United States. The average accommodation cost in Zimbabwe ranges from 14 USD in the hostel to 120 USD in a 3-star hotel. The price per night in a luxury hotel in Zimbabwe is about 304 USD.
Using public transport in Zimbabwe comes at a cost of: 0.50 USD for a one-way ticket. The price for renting a car in Zimbabwe (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 27,000 USD. If you prefer a taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Zimbabwe depends on several factors. Taxi starting price is about: 5.00 USD. For a 1 km ride in Zimbabwe, you have to pay about: 2.00 USD.
The cost of living in Zimbabwe is:
- 2.15 times lower than in Washington
- 1.78 times lower than in Jacksonville
- 1.78 times lower than in Houston
- 1.85 times lower than in Oklahoma City
- 2.56 times lower than in New York City
Is food expensive in Zimbabwe?
Food prices in supermarkets are lower than in the United States. For example, in Zimbabwe you have to pay for:
- Bottle or carton of milk (1 litre): 1.60 USD
- Popular yellow cheese (1 kg): 9.20 USD
- A bottle of beer from a known brand: 2.00 USD
- A sausage or cold cuts (1 kg): 16 USD
- A mid-range wine (one bottle): 7.50 USD
How much money do I need for a week’s stay in Zimbabwe?
If you want to spend a week in Zimbabwe the cost of your stay will be:
- 338 USD – a cheap stay for 7 days in Zimbabwe
- 737 USD – budget travel for 7 days in Zimbabwe
- 1,200 USD for a week of a comfortable stay in Zimbabwe
- 3,200 USD for a week of luxury holidays in Zimbabwe
What is the cost of meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in Zimbabwe? What is the average cost of lunch in Zimbabwe?
In Zimbabwe, a typical fast food meal costs: 6.00 USD for a McMeal at Mcdonald’s or Burger King (or a similar combo meal), and 1.80 USD for a cheeseburger. For coffee lovers: cappuccino coffee is 2.20 USD and espresso is 1.50 USD.
More information about the meals budget you can find in our: Travel cost guide.
How much do cigarettes cost in Zimbabwe?
Cigarettes are cheaper in Zimbabwe than in the United States. The average cost of a pack of local cigarettes is 1.60 USD. For more famous brands such: as Camel, Marlboro, and L&M you have to pay about 2.00 USD.
How much is 1 bread in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has the world’s highest inflation rate at 100,000 per cent. A loaf of bread now costs 10 million Zimbabwe dollars.
How much does it cost to buy a loaf of bread in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe Loaf of Bread Now Costs $2, A 100% Increase Since Russia Invaded Ukraine.
What is the price of an egg in Zimbabwe?
0.38 $
Recommended Minimum Amount of Money for food (2400 calories, Western food types)
| Milk (regular), (0.25 liter) | 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 $ |