General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Currency | USD |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 52.5% |
| Gdp | $25.9 billion |
| Size | 390,757 km² |
| Population | 15,178,979 |
| Population density | 39 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 3.67 |
| City population | 39.4% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 14∘C |
| Summer | 26∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English |
| Population able to read | 92% |
| Population with a college degree | 13.5% |
| Population able to speak english | 40% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 45.1 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 4.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Air Zimbabwe |
| Main airport | Harare International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $2500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 11.43/MBits |
| Tld | .zw |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 58.1% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 65% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | OK Zimbabwe |
| Pharmacy | MediRite |
| Drugstore | Clicks |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 12 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football (soccer) |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sadza | A thick porridge made from cornmeal and water, served with relish | 0.50-1.00 |
| Nyama | Grilled or stewed meat, usually beef, goat, or chicken | 2.00-5.00 |
| Boerewors | A type of sausage made from beef, pork, and spices | 1.50-2.50 |
| Pap | A porridge made from maize meal, similar to sadza | 0.50-1.00 |
| Muboora | A stew made with okra, tomatoes, and onions | 1.00-2.00 |
| Chiken | Grilled or fried chicken | 2.00-4.00 |
| Rice | A side dish made from boiled rice | 0.50-1.00 |
| Vegetables | A variety of cooked vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, and cabbage | 1.00-2.00 |
| Matoho | A sweet porridge made from fermented maize meal | 0.50-1.00 |
| Maheu | A non-alcoholic fermented beverage made from maize meal or sorghum | 0.50-1.00 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chibuku | A traditional opaque beer made from fermented maize | 1-2 |
| Super | A clear beer similar to lager | 2-3 |
| Zambezi Lager | A premium lager beer | 3-4 |
| Lion Lager | A popular lager beer | 2-3 |
| Castle Lager | A South African lager beer also available in Zimbabwe | 3-4 |
| Mazoe Orange Crush | A popular soft drink made from orange juice | 1-2 |
| Schweppes Ginger Ale | A popular soft drink made from ginger | 1-2 |
| Coca-Cola | A popular soft drink made from cola | 1-2 |
| Fanta | A popular soft drink made from fruit flavors | 1-2 |
| Sprite | A popular soft drink made from lemon and lime | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shona Sculpture | Hand-carved wooden or stone sculptures depicting human figures, animals, and other objects | $10-$100 |
| Basketry | Woven baskets made from natural materials such as grass, reeds, and palm leaves | $5-$50 |
| Pottery | Hand-crafted ceramic pots, bowls, and other items | $10-$50 |
| Jewelry | Handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings made from beads, wire, and other materials | $5-$50 |
| Textiles | Colorful fabrics and clothing made from cotton, silk, and other materials | $10-$100 |
| Wood carvings | Hand-carved wooden bowls, spoons, and other items | $5-$50 |
| Leather goods | Handmade leather bags, wallets, and other items | $20-$100 |
| Paintings | Original paintings by local artists | $50-$500 |
| Music | CDs and DVDs of traditional and contemporary Zimbabwean music | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of a new year |
| Independence Day | April 18 | Commemorates Zimbabwe’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1980 |
| Workers’ Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers to the economy |
| Africa Day | May 25 | Celebrates the founding of the African Union in 1963 |
| Heroes’ Day | August 11 | Honors those who fought for Zimbabwe’s independence |
| Defence Forces Day | August 12 | Celebrates the Zimbabwe Defence Forces |
| Unity Day | December 22 | Commemorates the signing of the Unity Accord in 1987, which ended the conflict between ZANU-PF and ZAPU |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Herald |
| Online news | Newsday |
| Tv | ZBC TV |
| Radio | Radio Zimbabwe |