Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha (C$2.70) | C$20 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (C$3.76) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha (C$1.45) | C$5.78 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha (C$1.56) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha (C$0.58) | C$3.04 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha (C$3.47) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha (C$1.45) | C$4.24 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (C$0.72) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (C$0.75) | C$3.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha (C$4.19) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha (C$0.79) | C$2.48 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (C$0.46) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha (C$1,041) | C$2,136 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha (C$867) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha (C$289) | C$133 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha (C$1,157) | C$1,120 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha (C$434) | C$806 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha (C$116) | C$66 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha (C$12) | C$54 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha (C$173) | C$311 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (C$58) | C$97 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (C$2.89) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (C$2.89) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (C$29) | C$60 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha (C$69) | C$98 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha (C$5,783) | C$22,935 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (C$0.74) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha (C$23) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha (C$0.58) | C$8 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (C$2.89) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (C$2.89) | C$3.85 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha (C$4.05) | C$4.28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha (C$0.86) | C$3.11 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (C$1.42) | C$2.46 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (C$2.31) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha (C$23) | C$52 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (C$5.78) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (C$12) | C$117 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (C$23) | C$96 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha (C$4.05) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (C$2.89) | C$5.42 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (C$1.31) | C$7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha (C$52) | C$647 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha (C$30) | C$35 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (C$1.16) | C$11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,064 (52,973 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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