Cheapest priced cityGweru$394 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityHarare$832 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$173across 5 priced cities
Gweru vs the worldCheaper than 494 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa on arrival for the US/UK/EU (Category B) — USD cash only, or pre-clear online via e-Visa.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Gweru | $394 | 83.1 district | $70 | $150 | $102 | $105 | $97 | $20 | $250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulawayo | $548 | 78.9 district | $108 | $175 | $96 | $112 | $202 | $30 | $300 |
| Kwekwe | $603 | 88.6 district | $120 | $150 | $112 | $218 | $121 | $32 | $300 |
| Mutare | $705 | 83.6 district | $250 | $350 | $96 | $218 | $114 | $27 | $250 |
| Harare | $832 | 88.6 district | $317 | $414 | $116 | $218 | $121 | $60 | $400 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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