Zimbabwe
Cost of Living in Harare
Monthly Total
$1,418
$24,815
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$362
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$35
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$362
$6,335
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$129
$2,258
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$106
$1,855
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$165
$2,888
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$35
$613
Monthly Total
$1,418
$24,815
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