Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Zimbabwe 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Zimbabwe is 86.1% higher than in India (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Zimbabwe is 89.7% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Zimbabwe are 109.0% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Zimbabwe are 118.6% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Zimbabwe are 60.1% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Zimbabwe is 64.3% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 ₹ (2.25 $) |
591.00 ₹ (6.66 $) |
+195.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,100.00 ₹ (12.39 $) |
4,438.42 ₹ (50.00 $) |
+303.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (3.94 $) |
532.61 ₹ (6.00 $) |
+52.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
170.00 ₹ (1.92 $) |
133.15 ₹ (1.50 $) |
-21.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
300.00 ₹ (3.38 $) |
177.54 ₹ (2.00 $) |
-40.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
159.89 ₹ (1.80 $) |
236.06 ₹ (2.66 $) |
+47.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
37.42 ₹ (0.42 $) |
61.83 ₹ (0.70 $) |
+65.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
14.76 ₹ (0.17 $) |
42.19 ₹ (0.48 $) |
+185.8 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
60.87 ₹ (0.69 $) |
138.99 ₹ (1.57 $) |
+128.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
39.36 ₹ (0.44 $) |
80.53 ₹ (0.91 $) |
+104.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
27.64 ₹ (0.31 $) |
75.57 ₹ (0.85 $) |
+173.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
83.10 ₹ (0.94 $) |
186.11 ₹ (2.10 $) |
+124.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
204.94 ₹ (2.31 $) |
410.53 ₹ (4.62 $) |
+100.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
121.47 ₹ (1.37 $) |
226.29 ₹ (2.55 $) |
+86.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
226.48 ₹ (2.55 $) |
235.13 ₹ (2.65 $) |
+3.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
83.76 ₹ (0.94 $) |
114.86 ₹ (1.29 $) |
+37.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
28.57 ₹ (0.32 $) |
73.76 ₹ (0.83 $) |
+158.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
42.71 ₹ (0.48 $) |
90.04 ₹ (1.01 $) |
+110.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
20.42 ₹ (0.23 $) |
63.80 ₹ (0.72 $) |
+212.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
15.63 ₹ (0.18 $) |
63.00 ₹ (0.71 $) |
+303.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
17.67 ₹ (0.20 $) |
71.75 ₹ (0.81 $) |
+306.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
45.28 ₹ (0.51 $) |
95.67 ₹ (1.08 $) |
+111.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
29.00 ₹ (0.33 $) |
93.01 ₹ (1.05 $) |
+220.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
700.00 ₹ (7.89 $) |
621.38 ₹ (7.00 $) |
-11.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
160.32 ₹ (1.81 $) |
100.31 ₹ (1.13 $) |
-37.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
254.33 ₹ (2.87 $) |
156.23 ₹ (1.76 $) |
-38.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
341.00 ₹ (3.84 $) |
133.15 ₹ (1.50 $) |
-61.0 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
27.50 ₹ (0.31 $) |
77.67 ₹ (0.88 $) |
+182.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
766.00 ₹ (8.63 $) |
2,840.59 ₹ (32.00 $) |
+270.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
80.00 ₹ (0.90 $) |
443.84 ₹ (5.00 $) |
+454.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
40.23 ₹ (0.45 $) |
285.72 ₹ (3.22 $) |
+610.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
150.00 ₹ (1.69 $) |
443.84 ₹ (5.00 $) |
+195.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
103.06 ₹ (1.16 $) |
139.37 ₹ (1.57 $) |
+35.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₹ (13,518.31 $) |
2,219,212.17 ₹ (25,000.00 $) |
+84.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,956,017.75 ₹ (22,035.05 $) |
2,206,530.96 ₹ (24,857.14 $) |
+12.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
3,526.00 ₹ (39.72 $) |
5,242.56 ₹ (59.06 $) |
+48.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
338.29 ₹ (3.81 $) |
1,631.65 ₹ (18.38 $) |
+382.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
680.95 ₹ (7.67 $) |
8,577.84 ₹ (96.63 $) |
+1,159.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,373.39 ₹ (15.47 $) |
4,265.82 ₹ (48.06 $) |
+210.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
674.52 ₹ (7.60 $) |
1,165.09 ₹ (13.12 $) |
+72.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
300.00 ₹ (3.38 $) |
887.68 ₹ (10.00 $) |
+195.9 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
5,776.38 ₹ (65.07 $) |
20,357.57 ₹ (229.33 $) |
+252.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
157,811.73 ₹ (1,777.79 $) |
726,126.22 ₹ (8,180.00 $) |
+360.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,192.49 ₹ (24.70 $) |
1,697.04 ₹ (19.12 $) |
-22.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
2,290.92 ₹ (25.81 $) |
1,699.28 ₹ (19.14 $) |
-25.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,933.54 ₹ (44.31 $) |
3,341.87 ₹ (37.65 $) |
-15.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,885.41 ₹ (32.50 $) |
3,759.61 ₹ (42.35 $) |
+30.3 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
14,588.31 ₹ (164.34 $) |
28,547.95 ₹ (321.60 $) |
+95.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
9,498.68 ₹ (107.01 $) |
19,655.88 ₹ (221.43 $) |
+106.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
33,419.82 ₹ (376.48 $) |
69,905.18 ₹ (787.50 $) |
+109.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
21,675.78 ₹ (244.18 $) |
47,417.17 ₹ (534.17 $) |
+118.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
12,133.50 ₹ (136.69 $) |
8,040.62 ₹ (90.58 $) |
-33.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,721.53 ₹ (75.72 $) |
4,226.48 ₹ (47.61 $) |
-37.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Zimbabwe Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
44,577.24 ₹ (502.17 $) |
30,154.29 ₹ (339.70 $) |
-32.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.02 | 13.65 | +51.3 % |
| Last update: | 2 November 2025 | 28 October 2025 | |
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