United States vs Zimbabwe
United States is about 57% pricier than Zimbabwe overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 42.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 42 of 100).
Metric United States Zimbabwe
Price level (US=100) 100.0 42.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $85,810 $5,928
GNI / capita (PPP) $85,980 $5,870
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 104.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category United States Zimbabwe
Housing & utilities 215 92
Food 117 138
Transport 116 122
Restaurants & hotels 142 86
Health 208 56
Communication 224 168
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric United States Zimbabwe
Quality-of-life score 91/100 42/100
Life expectancy 79 yrs 63 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 5.8 6.8
Internet users 95% 42%
Frequently asked
Is United States more expensive than Zimbabwe?
United States is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Zimbabwe overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Zimbabwe?
Living the way $100,000 buys in United States would cost roughly $43,000 in Zimbabwe, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, United States or Zimbabwe?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 42 out of 100.
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