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Cost of living in Ndola, Zambia vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 34% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 Kwacha (₨500) | ₨362 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 44 Kwacha (₨266) | ₨331 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Kwacha (₨211) | ₨137 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (₨68) | ₨62 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (₨83) | ₨70 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kwacha (₨87) | ₨40 | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 85 Kwacha (₨511) | ₨198 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kwacha (₨218) | ₨102 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (₨112) | ₨21 | + 430% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Kwacha (₨82) | ₨114 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99 Kwacha (₨595) | ₨473 | + 26% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (₨91) | ₨86 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Kwacha (₨52) | ₨30 | + 71% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 10% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (₨99,834) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,816 Kwacha (₨64,989) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 964 Kwacha (₨5,795) | ₨2,000 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (₨35,007) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (₨30,043) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (₨2,103) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (₨601) | ₨2,897 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,283 Kwacha (₨49,772) | ₨35,000 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨12,017) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (₨754) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨300) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 1% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 421 Kwacha (₨2,529) | ₨2,325 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 197 Kwacha (₨1,181) | ₨1,600 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 640 Kwacha (₨3,848) | ₨3,502 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (₨5,694) | ₨1,500 | + 280% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 47% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Kwacha (₨901,301) | ₨600,000 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Kwacha (₨67) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (₨9,582) | ₨6,000 | + 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 134% | |||
Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 134% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 Kwacha (₨524) | ₨100 | + 424% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 Kwacha (₨356) | ₨150 | + 138% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (₨901) | ₨300 | + 200% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (₨300) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (₨563) | ₨150 | + 276% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (₨451) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Kwacha (₨152) | ₨120 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (₨60) | ₨50 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 126 Kwacha (₨755) | ₨100 | + 655% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 33% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Kwacha (₨2,106) | ₨1,000 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120 Kwacha (₨719) | ₨392 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨1,202) | ₨500 | + 140% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 Kwacha (₨4,492) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (₨481) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 Kwacha (₨198) | ₨89 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (₨136) | ₨78 | + 74% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (₨6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (₨2,103) | ₨608 | + 246% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32 Kwacha (₨195) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 26% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨385,962
(64,234 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨306,000
in Agartala.
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