What is the cost of living in Harare?

The cost of living in Harare is 75.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.8). Groceries are 63.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 62.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately USD 406 per month. Local purchasing power index is 33.2 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · #433 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Harare?

Q: Should I move to Harare?

Harare, Zimbabwe has a cost of living 75.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 24.8). It is ranked #433 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 33.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

75.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-75.2%

vs NYC

USD 406

1-BR, city centre

33.2

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Harare

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

24.8 Affordable

Rent

10.6 Very affordable

Groceries

36.5 Affordable

Restaurants

37.2 Affordable

Purchasing Power

33.2 Very weak

Rent in Harare

1-BR, city centre USD 406/mo

1-BR, outside centre USD 317/mo

3-BR, city centre USD 839/mo

3-BR, outside centre USD 749/mo

Save by going outside centre 22% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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