Harare
Zimbabwe
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Wed May 6
28°C
/ 82°F
Low: 14°C
/ 57°F
Thu May 7
27°C
/ 80°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
Fri May 8
27°C
/ 81°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$364
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Moderate
Fixed Internet
25
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population1,542,813
- RegionHarare
- ClimateTropical
- Elevation1,494 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)60.17 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)75.30 USD
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)20.56 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre411.76 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre315.47 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre986.11 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre722.78 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre84.38 USD
- Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre36.35 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)1.00 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)42.50 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)5.00 USD
- Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)3.22 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)5.00 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.57 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)20000.00 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)25800.00 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)10.00 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant10.00 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)50.00 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)6.00 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)1.50 USD
- Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)1.83 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)3.11 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)0.75 USD
- Bottled Water (12 oz)0.51 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)1.60 USD
- Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)0.91 USD
- White Rice (1 lb)0.87 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)2.08 USD
- Local Cheese (1 lb)5.56 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 lb)2.88 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)2.92 USD
- Apples (1 lb)1.35 USD
- Bananas (1 lb)0.78 USD
- Oranges (1 lb)0.97 USD
- Tomatoes (1 lb)0.77 USD
- Potatoes (1 lb)0.74 USD
- Onions (1 lb)0.87 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)1.09 USD
- Bottled Water (50 oz)1.04 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)9.50 USD
- Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)1.26 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)1.56 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership57.31 USD
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child399.39 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child10750.00 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)24.57 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)38.50 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes42.42 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)20.14 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)23.53 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)391.67 USD