- 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 | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 1% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Kwacha (Dirham 33) | Dirham 29 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (Dirham 4.69) | Dirham 5.68 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 4.25 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (Dirham 35) | Dirham 18 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 8 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 Kwacha (Dirham 39) | Dirham 60 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.87 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 2.95 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (Dirham 6,931) | Dirham 5,414 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (Dirham 2,708) | Dirham 5,032 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 Kwacha (Dirham 188) | Dirham 487 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (Dirham 2,430) | Dirham 5,156 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (Dirham 2,086) | Dirham 3,212 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 146) | Dirham 203 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (Dirham 42) | Dirham 317 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (Dirham 4,351) | Dirham 1,195 | + 264% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Dirham 834) | Dirham 497 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 63) | Dirham 32 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 34% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (Dirham 188) | Dirham 195 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 63) | Dirham 186 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (Dirham 355) | Dirham 271 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (Dirham 395) | Dirham 233 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 224% 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 62,574) | Dirham 86,029 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 1.75 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (Dirham 665) | Dirham 107 | + 519% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 48% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 63) | Dirham 50 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (Dirham 39) | Dirham 15 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (Dirham 31) | Dirham 20 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 21) | Dirham 44 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kwacha (Dirham 125) | Dirham 131 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Kwacha (Dirham 67) | Dirham 64 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Dirham 83) | Dirham 500 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Kwacha (Dirham 417) | Dirham 219 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (Dirham 33) | Dirham 27 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 6,000 Kwacha (Dirham 2,503) | Dirham 550 | + 355% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 0.35 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 146) | Dirham 217 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 9 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
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 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 30% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,485
(46,709 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain.
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