WFP · Mashonaland Central

Chakonda

Latest retail prices recorded by the World Food Programme at Chakonda, Mashonaland Central; most recent month: May 2026.

FoodUnitPriceMonth12 monthsAgainst the national median
Maize mealkgkgUS$0.69May 2026—+1.5%
RicekgkgUS$1.26May 2026—+7.7%
Fish (kapenta)kgkgUS$15.6May 2026—+60.5%
SugarkgkgUS$1.53May 2026—+0.7%
Oil (vegetable)LLUS$2.83May 2026—+26.9%

Prices are in local currency, as recorded on the markets. The 12-month change compares the same month a year earlier. The last column compares the price at this market with the national median for the same month.

Source: World Food Programme (WFP), VAM food prices, via the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX), CC BY-IGO, update of 19 October 2026 · Shelfpedia calculations: national medians, 12-month change, market and region counts.