Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Cost of Living in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Victoria Falls costs approximately $900 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $250. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Victoria Falls is a city in Zimbabwe, where a single person can expect to spend about $900 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $250 per month, or $180 outside the centre. Internet is slow at around 20 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Victoria Falls scores 50/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 88°F and winter highs around 78°F, with roughly 280 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$900≈ $30/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$250
Internet20 Mbps
Safety50/100
Avg Temp83°F

Victoria Falls Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$10
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$45
Cappuccino$2
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$5
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.50

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$2
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$0.91
Eggs (12)$3.60
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$2.72
Apples (1 lb)$1.36
Bananas (1 lb)$1.36
Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.81
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.50
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$20
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$3.45

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$2
Taxi (1 Mile)$1.61
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.80

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$25
Mobile Phone Plan$25
Broadband Internet$68

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$60
Cinema Ticket$20
Preschool (Monthly)$100
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$6,000

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$15
Nike Running Shoes$60

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$250
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$180
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$500
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$350

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$800

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Victoria Falls

Internet20 Mbps
Safety50/100
Healthcare28/100
Public Transit10/100
Walkability40/100
Nightlife20/100
Food Scene30/100
Fine Dining0/100
Coffee Culture15/100
Air Quality88/100
Green Spaces60/100
Culture40/100
Beaches0/100
Hiking55/100
Surfing0/100
Coworking Spaces5
US Visa-Free90 days

Victoria Falls FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Victoria Falls?

A single person should budget around $900 per month in Victoria Falls, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Victoria Falls?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Victoria Falls averages $250 per month, dropping to about $180 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $500.

Is Victoria Falls safe?

Victoria Falls scores 50/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 55/100.

How fast is the internet in Victoria Falls?

Median download speeds in Victoria Falls are around 20 Mbps — slow for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 5 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa?

Zimbabwe does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.

What is the weather like in Victoria Falls?

Victoria Falls sees summer highs around 88°F and winter highs near 78°F, with about 280 sunny days and 70 rainy days per year.

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