Cost of living in Zimbabwe

Hi everybody,

It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Zimbabwe.

Don't forget to mention where in Zimbabwe you are living.

How much does it cost to live in Zimbabwe?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> eduction prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub

> price of the cinema

Do not hesitate to add items to this list!

Thanks in advance for your participation!!

Could someone pls attach per capital cost of living figures to the above items please?

Here's some figures

> accommodation prices:
this is really dependant on the area that you live in - the northern suburbs, and areas such as borrowdale brooke can be on average in excess of $1000, especially if the property comes with a borehole, generator, water tank etc..

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...: 
erm there isn't really much of a public transport system - mostly people drive themselves/private transport, petrol and desiel is under $1.20 in most places.  There are buses, and E.T.'s (emergency taxis/matatus) that drive around, however the cost is minimal.


> health prices (for those who need medical insurance: You have to take out medical aid - otherwise you can't get any medical care - however often employers foot the bill. 

> eduction prices (if you need to pay: you always need to pay - approx $1200 per term (3terms a year), the international school is a bit more, there are government schools but the standard/facilities are pretty dire these days.

> energy prices (oil, electricity): zesa is expensive - especially since there isn't much electricity most days.

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant:
popular restaurant meals range from $3-$6 for a toasted sandwich at lunch, $10-$20 for a good steak and meal, $50 for a meal for two, it all depends where you go/what you order.  Millers is more expensive than Fusion for example. 

> prices of a beer and or a coffee:
Beer ranges from $1-$2 for local beer/ $2/3 for imported, the same with spirits, coffee ranges from $1/$2 for filter, to $3/4/5 for liquer coffee/cappucinos etc.  Beer in the shops ranges from .75 cents to about $2

> price of the cinema
- not too sure - the most popular one in avondale was closed down recently

Can somebody let me know monthly living (Housing + Grocerry)+ healthcare + school + petrol/diesel + electricity expenses for 2+2 family in Redcliff Zimbabwe? Its urgent pls. Appreciate your quick response? What should be salary at managerial level in steel compnay?

Regards

Welcome to Expat.com, Vijay :)
Hope you'll soon get responses on your query.

Thanks but still waiting for reply on my queries. Can you help me on same, it is bit urgent.

Regards

Vijay

Is the info given by dk25 above not sufficient?

If not I surely hope some other members of the forum will be able to help you.

Have a nice day further
Arlette

That is the same information given to  you is true, this depends on the area you need to stay. Information given is the best. At the airport(hatfield) the accomodation ranges the same as well.
Nyonie