Cost of Living in Harare, Zimbabwe

Harare has a cost of living index of 38/100 (New York = 100). It is 62% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

38/100
Cost Index
$1,200/mo
Median Income
62/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$600/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$350/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.5/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$40/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
TransportationScore: 35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$25/month
One-Way Ticket$0.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.3/km
UtilitiesScore: 40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$80/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 45/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
FitnessScore: 38/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 40/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 42/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

12 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
small
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Avondale, Borrowdale, Highlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harare cheap to live in?

Harare has a cost of living index of 38/100, where New York = 100. It is 62% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $760–$1,064 per month.

How much does rent cost in Harare?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Harare costs approximately $600/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $350/month.

Is Harare good for digital nomads?

Harare has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 12 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Harare?

The median net monthly salary in Harare is approximately $1,200 USD. The income tax rate is around 40%.

How does Harare compare to New York for cost of living?

Harare (cost index 38) is 62% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,550/month by moving from New York to Harare.

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