- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Canada
- Kabwe
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 Kwacha (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 80 Kwacha (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$6 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (C$2.67) | C$2.38 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Kwacha (C$3.37) | C$4.26 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Kwacha (C$0.70) | C$2.62 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | C$3.73 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Kwacha (C$1.68) | C$2.90 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (C$2.24) | C$2.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Kwacha (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (C$1.61) | C$2.31 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.00 Kwacha (C$0.84) | C$1.76 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,000 Kwacha (C$842) | C$1,186 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$117 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$919 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$39 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$392 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 645 Kwacha (C$90) | C$41 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$87 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (C$1.75) | C$1.19 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$47 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 19% 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$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (C$1.39) | C$3.21 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Kwacha (C$1.26) | C$2.46 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (C$4.21) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$44 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.98 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (C$2.13) | C$5.61 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (C$49) | C$34 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | C$10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,415
(24,346 Kwacha)
in Kabwe.
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