- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- India
- Ndola
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ndola, Zambia compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 56% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Kwacha (₨569) | ₨213 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (₨382) | ₨200 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (₨222) | ₨373 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (₨80) | ₨50 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (₨102) | ₨64 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (₨86) | ₨35 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (₨596) | ₨150 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (₨261) | ₨119 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (₨133) | ₨20 | + 571% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (₨59) | ₨116 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 Kwacha (₨664) | ₨473 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (₨109) | ₨78 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (₨55) | ₨21 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 36% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (₨118,446) | ₨9,149 | + 1195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (₨46,272) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 Kwacha (₨3,208) | ₨2,000 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (₨41,534) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (₨35,645) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (₨2,495) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (₨713) | ₨3,923 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (₨74,353) | ₨35,000 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨14,258) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,069) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨356) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 13% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (₨3,218) | ₨2,941 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,069) | ₨1,600 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (₨6,060) | ₨3,502 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (₨6,756) | ₨1,500 | + 350% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 42% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Kwacha (₨1,069,338) | ₨600,000 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kwacha (₨60) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (₨11,368) | ₨7,746 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 160% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (₨356) | ₨100 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (₨356) | ₨150 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,069) | ₨300 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (₨356) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (₨668) | ₨150 | + 346% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (₨535) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (₨214) | ₨120 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (₨71) | ₨50 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (₨356) | ₨100 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 98% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kwacha (₨2,139) | ₨1,000 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Kwacha (₨1,141) | ₨392 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨1,426) | ₨500 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Kwacha (₨7,129) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (₨570) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (₨285) | ₨89 | + 220% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (₨178) | ₨78 | + 128% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,000 Kwacha (₨42,774) | ₨14,000 | + 206% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (₨2,495) | ₨608 | + 311% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (₨321) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 51% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨39,250
(5,506 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨26,000
in Agartala.
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