Food prices in Zimbabwe

Is it expensive in the shops in Zimbabwe? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Zimbabwe? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Zimbabwe, such as: lettuce, onion, potatoes, oranges, or beef (The last update: 2 days ago)

Currency in Zimbabwe US dollar (USD $).


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Zimbabwe


What are the different prices in the cities in Zimbabwe? Look here: Prices in cities in Zimbabwe

Prices: Harare   Mutare   Kwekwe   Bulawayo   Masvingo   Marondera   Bindura   Chitungwiza   Chegutu   Chinhoyi  


Price bread $1 ($0.63 - $2)

bread

$1 ($0.63 - $2)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $8.8 ($3 - $30)

cheese

$8.8 ($3 - $30)
31% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $1.4 ($1 - $2.5)

rice

$1.4 ($1 - $2.5)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.7 ($0.95 - $2.5)

tomatoes

$1.7 ($0.95 - $2.5)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.7 ($1 - $3)

bananas

$1.7 ($1 - $3)
Very much like in United States

Price wine $7 ($4 - $15)

wine

$7 ($4 - $15)
by half less than in United States

Below you will find a list of prices for dairy, cheese, drinks, vegetables, and fruit in Zimbabwe (The last update: 2 days ago)


List of prices of food products available in stores and small shops in Zimbabwe

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.5
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $8.8
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $7
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.3
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.9
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $1.6
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5.4
  11. Apples (1kg) $3
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.1
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.3
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $0.88
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.4
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.7
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.7
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.8
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $5.6
  20. Pears (1kg) $3.6
  21. Cucumber (1kg) $0.92
  22. Perrier Water (small bottle 0.33l) $0.21
  23. Sausage (1kg) $19
  24. Cottage cheese (1kg) $7
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Zimbabwe

Price changes in Oranges over the years: 2016: $1.3 and 2018: $2.4

Zimbabwe price changes: Oranges (1kg) 2016-2018
Zimbabwe price changes Oranges (1kg) hikersbay.com

Have the prices of vegetables and fruits increased in Zimbabwe?
See how potato prices have changed in 2015: $1.3, 2016: $1.5, and 2018: $1.9

Zimbabwe price changes: Potatoes (1kg) 2015-2018
Zimbabwe price changes Potatoes (1kg) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Eggs over the years: 2015: $2, 2016: $1.9, 2017: $2, and 2018: $2.7

Zimbabwe price changes: Eggs (regular) (12) 2015-2018
Zimbabwe price changes Eggs (regular) (12) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Rice over the years: 2015: $1.5, 2016: $1.2, 2017: $1.6, and 2018: $2

Zimbabwe price changes: Kilo of white rice 2015-2018
Zimbabwe price changes Kilo of white rice hikersbay.com

Has the price of meat decreased in stores in Zimbabwe?
The prices of beef have changed in recent years: 2015: $5.8, 2016: $7.6, 2017: $6.7, and 2018: $10.5.

Zimbabwe price changes: Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) 2015-2018
Zimbabwe price changes Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) hikersbay.com

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

cheap restaurant

$5 ($3 - $12)
75% is less expensive than in United States

tomatoes

$1.7 ($0.95 - $2.5)
66% is less expensive than in United States

wine

$7 ($4 - $15)
by half less than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$638 ($300 - $1.3K)
74% is less expensive than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$297 ($200 - $500)
83% is less expensive than in United States

coffee

$2.7 ($1 - $5)
by half less than in United States