Cost of Living Comparison Between Zimbabwe and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 77.2% higher than in Zimbabwe (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 106.1% higher than in Zimbabwe | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 244.2% higher than in Zimbabwe | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 89.4% higher than in Zimbabwe | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 101.4% higher than in Zimbabwe | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 289.4% higher than in Zimbabwe | |
Restaurants | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.33 $ (8.78 C$) |
18.02 $ (25.00 C$) |
+184.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
50.00 $ (69.38 C$) |
72.07 $ (100.00 C$) |
+44.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.00 $ (8.33 C$) |
10.81 $ (15.00 C$) |
+80.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.50 $ (2.08 C$) |
5.77 $ (8.00 C$) |
+284.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.00 $ (2.78 C$) |
5.77 $ (8.00 C$) |
+188.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.73 $ (3.78 C$) |
3.74 $ (5.19 C$) |
+37.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.76 $ (1.05 C$) |
2.09 $ (2.89 C$) |
+175.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.50 $ (0.69 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
+239.8 % |
Markets | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.96 $ (8.27 C$) |
8.42 $ (11.68 C$) |
+41.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.26 C$) |
2.43 $ (3.37 C$) |
+166.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.80 $ (1.12 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.29 C$) |
+105.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.16 $ (3.00 C$) |
3.48 $ (4.83 C$) |
+61.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.43 $ (6.15 C$) |
5.11 $ (7.10 C$) |
+15.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.58 $ (3.58 C$) |
5.48 $ (7.61 C$) |
+112.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.58 $ (3.57 C$) |
6.72 $ (9.32 C$) |
+160.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.23 $ (1.70 C$) |
1.88 $ (2.61 C$) |
+53.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.80 $ (1.11 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-19.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (1.35 C$) |
1.73 $ (2.40 C$) |
+77.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.76 $ (1.06 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
+144.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (0.96 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+74.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.13 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.67 C$) |
+47.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.02 $ (1.42 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
+148.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.02 $ (1.41 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.50 C$) |
+76.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 $ (9.71 C$) |
12.97 $ (18.00 C$) |
+85.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.12 $ (1.55 C$) |
2.94 $ (4.08 C$) |
+163.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 $ (2.44 C$) |
3.29 $ (4.56 C$) |
+86.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.38 $ (1.91 C$) |
14.41 $ (20.00 C$) |
+948.3 % |
Transportation | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.00 $ (1.39 C$) |
2.52 $ (3.50 C$) |
+152.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
30.00 $ (41.63 C$) |
76.39 $ (106.00 C$) |
+154.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 $ (6.94 C$) |
3.28 $ (4.55 C$) |
-34.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.22 $ (4.47 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
-21.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 $ (6.94 C$) |
28.06 $ (38.93 C$) |
+461.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.02 $ (8.35 C$) |
4.38 $ (6.08 C$) |
-27.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,000.00 $ (34,689.12 C$) |
24,487.50 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-2.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,333.33 $ (35,151.65 C$) |
20,219.20 $ (28,055.45 C$) |
-20.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
57.75 $ (80.13 C$) |
147.89 $ (205.21 C$) |
+156.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
17.64 $ (24.48 C$) |
45.14 $ (62.64 C$) |
+155.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
92.12 $ (127.82 C$) |
61.05 $ (84.71 C$) |
-33.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
53.75 $ (74.58 C$) |
42.36 $ (58.78 C$) |
-21.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
10.88 $ (15.09 C$) |
17.42 $ (24.16 C$) |
+60.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.00 $ (13.88 C$) |
11.35 $ (15.75 C$) |
+13.5 % |
Childcare | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
212.31 $ (294.59 C$) |
804.52 $ (1,116.33 C$) |
+278.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
8,230.00 $ (11,419.66 C$) |
11,928.25 $ (16,551.23 C$) |
+44.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.06 $ (26.45 C$) |
55.28 $ (76.71 C$) |
+190.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
20.00 $ (27.75 C$) |
41.07 $ (56.99 C$) |
+105.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
38.44 $ (53.33 C$) |
87.68 $ (121.66 C$) |
+128.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
42.94 $ (59.58 C$) |
106.62 $ (147.94 C$) |
+148.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
332.92 $ (461.94 C$) |
1,329.35 $ (1,844.56 C$) |
+299.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
229.00 $ (317.75 C$) |
1,184.11 $ (1,643.03 C$) |
+417.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
795.65 $ (1,104.02 C$) |
2,126.82 $ (2,951.10 C$) |
+167.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
525.83 $ (729.63 C$) |
1,841.56 $ (2,555.28 C$) |
+250.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
97.55 $ (135.35 C$) |
619.69 $ (859.86 C$) |
+535.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
132.31 $ (183.58 C$) |
433.63 $ (601.69 C$) |
+227.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zimbabwe Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
353.80 $ (490.91 C$) |
2,839.14 $ (3,939.49 C$) |
+702.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.31 | 6.36 | -52.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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