- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Iran
- Kabwe
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 50% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha (﷼ 168,944) | ﷼ 190,642 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (﷼ 235,314) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha (﷼ 90,506) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (﷼ 66,974) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha (﷼ 97,746) | ﷼ 84,308 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha (﷼ 36,202) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha (﷼ 217,213) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha (﷼ 90,506) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (﷼ 45,253) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (﷼ 47,063) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha (﷼ 262,466) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 14 Kwacha (﷼ 49,476) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (﷼ 28,962) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 298% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 Kwacha (﷼ 65,164,008) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 Kwacha (﷼ 54,303,340) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha (﷼ 18,101,113) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 1710% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Kwacha (﷼ 72,404,454) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,500 Kwacha (﷼ 27,151,670) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha (﷼ 7,240,445) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 727% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha (﷼ 724,045) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,000 Kwacha (﷼ 10,860,668) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (﷼ 3,620,223) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 181,011) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 181,011) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 16% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (﷼ 1,810,111) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha (﷼ 2,253,589) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha (﷼ 4,344,267) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha (﷼ 3,620,223) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 302% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 17% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha (﷼ 362,022,269) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (﷼ 46,158) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 362% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 1,448,089) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 93% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha (﷼ 36,202) | ﷼ 50,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 1,448,089) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 704% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 181,011) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 181,011) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha (﷼ 253,416) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha (﷼ 54,122) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (﷼ 88,695) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (﷼ 144,809) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 36% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 1,448,089) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (﷼ 362,022) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (﷼ 724,045) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 1,448,089) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha (﷼ 253,416) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 181,011) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (﷼ 81,728) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 900 Kwacha (﷼ 3,258,200) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha (﷼ 1,900,617) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (﷼ 72,404) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 85% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 76,543,125
(21,143 Kwacha)
in Kabwe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 41,400,000
in Ahvaz.
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