Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha (C$4.23) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (C$5.89) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha (C$2.26) | C$5.84 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (C$1.68) | C$1.98 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha (C$2.45) | C$4.48 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha (C$0.91) | C$3.04 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha (C$5.44) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha (C$2.26) | C$4.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (C$1.13) | C$3.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (C$1.18) | C$3.41 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha (C$1.24) | C$2.48 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha (C$1,631) | C$2,136 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha (C$1,359) | C$1,241 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha (C$453) | C$133 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha (C$1,812) | C$1,120 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha (C$679) | C$806 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha (C$181) | C$66 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha (C$18) | C$54 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha (C$272) | C$311 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (C$91) | C$97 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (C$4.53) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (C$4.53) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha (C$9,060) | C$22,935 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (C$1.16) | C$1.42 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha (C$0.91) | C$8 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (C$4.53) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (C$4.53) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha (C$1.35) | C$3.11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (C$2.22) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (C$3.62) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha (C$36) | C$52 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (C$9) | C$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (C$18) | C$117 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (C$4.53) | C$5.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (C$2.05) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha (C$82) | C$647 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha (C$48) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (C$1.81) | C$11 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,365 (48,180 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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