Harare

Zimbabwe 🕒 6:45:49 AM (UTC+2 CAT)

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Thu Jan 15
22°C / 71°F
Low: 16°C / 62°F
Fri Jan 16
23°C / 74°F
Low: 16°C / 60°F
Sat Jan 17
19°C / 67°F
Low: 17°C / 62°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$250
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
5.0
Out of 10
Internet
25
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population1,542,813
  • RegionHarare
  • ClimateTropical
  • Elevation1,494 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days

Residence Permit
Allows foreign nationals to live and work in Zimbabwe. Requirements vary based on the purpose of residency (employment, investment, etc.).
🕒 Validity: 12 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 5 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$69.29
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$128.62
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$15.60
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre$300.00
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$250.00
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre$562.50
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre$450.00
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center1,666.67
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center1,600.00

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$0.50
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$5.00
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.20
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$5.00
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$1.28
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)28,000.00
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$10.00

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$7.00
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$47.50
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$5.50
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$2.00
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$3.06
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$3.00
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$0.78
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$1.77
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$1.13
  • White Rice, 1 kg$1.96
  • Eggs, 12 pack$2.04
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$6.03
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$4.83
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$7.72
  • Apples, 1 kg$4.00
  • Banana, 1 kg$2.02
  • Oranges, 1 kg$2.29
  • Tomato, 1 kg$1.70
  • Potato, 1 kg$1.48
  • Onion, 1 kg$1.99
  • Lettuce, 1 head$0.86
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$1.38
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$12.00
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$1.48
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$35.00
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.20
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$74.38

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$45.00
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child$278.47
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child9,527.78
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$46.25
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$82.50

Other

  • Cappuccino$2.77
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$1.32
  • Pack of Cigarettes$2.75
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax$383.33
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate16.83 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$53.75
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