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Cost of living in Ndola, Zambia compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 49% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Kwacha (₨495) | ₨213 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 49 Kwacha (₨328) | ₨250 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (₨209) | ₨155 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (₨75) | ₨68 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (₨96) | ₨67 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (₨81) | ₨45 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (₨561) | ₨197 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (₨246) | ₨103 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (₨126) | ₨20 | + 528% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (₨55) | ₨115 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Kwacha (₨619) | ₨473 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (₨102) | ₨110 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (₨51) | ₨33 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 26% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (₨111,479) | ₨9,193 | + 1113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (₨43,550) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 736 Kwacha (₨4,938) | ₨2,000 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (₨39,091) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (₨33,548) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (₨2,348) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (₨671) | ₨3,923 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (₨69,979) | ₨35,000 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨13,419) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,006) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨335) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 3% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (₨3,029) | ₨2,941 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,006) | ₨1,600 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (₨5,703) | ₨3,502 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (₨6,358) | ₨1,500 | + 324% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 62% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Kwacha (₨1,006,439) | ₨600,000 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kwacha (₨66) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (₨10,699) | ₨6,000 | + 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 151% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (₨335) | ₨100 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (₨335) | ₨150 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,006) | ₨300 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (₨335) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (₨629) | ₨150 | + 319% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (₨503) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (₨201) | ₨120 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (₨67) | ₨50 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 126 Kwacha (₨843) | ₨100 | + 743% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 44% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Kwacha (₨2,351) | ₨1,000 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Kwacha (₨803) | ₨392 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨1,342) | ₨500 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 Kwacha (₨5,017) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (₨537) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (₨268) | ₨89 | + 201% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (₨168) | ₨78 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (₨2,348) | ₨608 | + 286% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (₨302) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 48% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨40,065
(5,971 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨27,000
in Agartala.
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