- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- United Arab Emirates
- Ndola
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ndola, Zambia compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Kwacha (Dirham 28) | Dirham 41 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 49 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 5.79 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 4.25 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (Dirham 32) | Dirham 18 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 3.15) | Dirham 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Kwacha (Dirham 35) | Dirham 60 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 5.00 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 2.94) | Dirham 3.17 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (Dirham 6,358) | Dirham 6,135 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (Dirham 2,484) | Dirham 5,609 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 736 Kwacha (Dirham 282) | Dirham 493 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (Dirham 2,230) | Dirham 5,375 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (Dirham 1,913) | Dirham 3,222 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 134) | Dirham 322 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (Dirham 38) | Dirham 295 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (Dirham 3,991) | Dirham 1,191 | + 235% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Dirham 765) | Dirham 522 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 57) | Dirham 32 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (Dirham 173) | Dirham 195 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 57) | Dirham 186 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (Dirham 325) | Dirham 289 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (Dirham 363) | Dirham 351 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 199% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Kwacha (Dirham 57,401) | Dirham 81,155 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Kwacha (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 1.75 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (Dirham 610) | Dirham 107 | + 468% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 40% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 57) | Dirham 50 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (Dirham 36) | Dirham 15 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (Dirham 29) | Dirham 20 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 126 Kwacha (Dirham 48) | Dirham 44 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 134) | Dirham 122 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Kwacha (Dirham 46) | Dirham 63 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Dirham 77) | Dirham 500 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 748 Kwacha (Dirham 286) | Dirham 219 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (Dirham 31) | Dirham 32 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (Dirham 10) | Dirham 28 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (Dirham 0.38) | Dirham 0.35 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 134) | Dirham 217 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (Dirham 17) | Dirham 9 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 9% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 18,593
(48,589 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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