- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- India
- Ndola
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ndola, Zambia compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 87% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Kwacha (₨560) | ₨212 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (₨377) | ₨200 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (₨219) | ₨137 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (₨79) | ₨55 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (₨101) | ₨60 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (₨84) | ₨40 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (₨587) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (₨257) | ₨119 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (₨131) | ₨23 | + 480% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (₨58) | ₨88 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 Kwacha (₨654) | ₨473 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (₨107) | ₨78 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (₨54) | ₨14 | + 274% | |
| 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 (₨116,663) | ₨10,165 | + 1048% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (₨45,575) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 Kwacha (₨3,160) | ₨2,000 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (₨40,909) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (₨35,108) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (₨2,458) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (₨702) | ₨5,000 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (₨73,233) | ₨35,000 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨14,043) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,053) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨351) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 11% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (₨3,170) | ₨2,941 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,053) | ₨1,600 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (₨5,968) | ₨3,502 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (₨6,654) | ₨1,500 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 40% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Kwacha (₨1,053,239) | ₨600,000 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kwacha (₨59) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (₨11,197) | ₨7,746 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 106% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (₨351) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (₨351) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (₨1,053) | ₨300 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (₨351) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (₨658) | ₨150 | + 339% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (₨527) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (₨211) | ₨120 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (₨70) | ₨50 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (₨351) | ₨100 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 88% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kwacha (₨2,106) | ₨1,000 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Kwacha (₨1,123) | ₨500 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨1,404) | ₨500 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Kwacha (₨7,022) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (₨562) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (₨281) | ₨100 | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (₨176) | ₨78 | + 124% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,000 Kwacha (₨42,130) | ₨14,000 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (₨2,458) | ₨500 | + 392% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (₨316) | - | - | |
| 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 66 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least ₨42,944
(6,116 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agartala.
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