- Cost of Living
- Zambia
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- Kabwe
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 Kwacha (C$10) | C$15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 80 Kwacha (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$5.69 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (C$2.55) | C$2.05 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Kwacha (C$3.22) | C$4.81 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Kwacha (C$0.67) | C$2.90 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$4.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Kwacha (C$1.61) | C$3.34 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (C$2.15) | C$3.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Kwacha (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (C$1.54) | C$2.41 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Kwacha (C$0.81) | C$2.01 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,000 Kwacha (C$806) | C$1,651 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,142 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$102 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,038 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$779 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$39 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$59 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 645 Kwacha (C$87) | C$40 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$92 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (C$1.68) | C$1.27 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (C$1.33) | C$3.09 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Kwacha (C$1.21) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (C$4.03) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.34 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (C$2.04) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (C$47) | C$35 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,389
(32,668 Kwacha)
in Kabwe.
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