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Zimbabwe Supermarket Prices

What we track

Zimbabwe Supermarket Prices tracks the cost of 15 everyday staple items across three major supermarket chains — OK Foods, Pick n Pay, and Spar — in Harare. Prices are recorded weekly and published every Friday.

The basket of items tracked:

Bread (700g loaf) Milk (2L) Eggs (30-pack) Rice (2kg) Mealie Meal (10kg) Cooking Oil (2L) Sugar (2kg) Whole Chicken (~1.5kg) Beef Mince (500g) Tomatoes (500g) Onions (500g) Potatoes (1kg) Green Beans (250g) Washing Powder (1kg) Soap (bar)

Data methodology

How prices are collected

Prices are collected by manual in-store checks at one branch each of OK Foods, Pick n Pay, and Spar in Harare. Prices are recorded every Friday and published on this site the same day.

We record the standard shelf price for each item — not promotional prices, loyalty card prices, or bulk-buy discounts.

Important disclaimer — prices vary by branch

Supermarket prices in Zimbabwe can vary significantly between branches — especially for fresh produce. The prices shown on this site are from specific Harare branches and may not reflect prices at other locations, including branches in Bulawayo, Mutare, or smaller towns.

We make no guarantee of accuracy. Prices should be used as a general guide and not relied upon for financial decisions. Always verify prices in-store.

ZIMSTAT CPI comparison

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) publishes the Consumer Price Index (CPI) monthly. The CPI measures inflation across a broad basket of goods and services using a weighted methodology.

Our basket differs from the ZIMSTAT CPI in several ways:

Our data is complementary to ZIMSTAT CPI — it gives a faster, more granular view of supermarket prices, while ZIMSTAT gives the authoritative official measure of inflation. You can access ZIMSTAT CPI data at zimstat.co.zw.

Stores covered

OK Zimbabwe Limited

OK Zimbabwe is the largest supermarket chain in the country by number of outlets, with stores across Harare, Bulawayo, and other cities. The OK brand includes OK Supermarkets, Bon Marché, and OK Mart formats. OK Zimbabwe is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Pick n Pay (Zimbabwe)

Pick n Pay operates stores in Zimbabwe under franchise from the South African parent company. Pick n Pay tends to position at a slightly lower price point than OK on many items, and is popular in Harare's northern suburbs.

Spar Zimbabwe

Spar operates in Zimbabwe under the international Spar franchise. Stores are typically positioned in shopping centres in Harare and other cities. Spar prices tend to be broadly comparable to OK.