- 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 | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Kwacha (Dirham 31) | Dirham 37 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 5.23 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 4.25 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (Dirham 32) | Dirham 18 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 8 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 Kwacha (Dirham 36) | Dirham 60 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 5.00 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 2.98) | Dirham 3.17 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (Dirham 6,458) | Dirham 5,414 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (Dirham 2,523) | Dirham 5,609 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 Kwacha (Dirham 175) | Dirham 388 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (Dirham 2,264) | Dirham 5,375 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (Dirham 1,943) | Dirham 3,212 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 136) | Dirham 203 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (Dirham 39) | Dirham 317 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (Dirham 4,054) | Dirham 1,125 | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Dirham 777) | Dirham 497 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 58) | Dirham 32 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 39% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (Dirham 175) | Dirham 195 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 58) | Dirham 186 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (Dirham 330) | Dirham 271 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (Dirham 368) | Dirham 233 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 202% 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 58,301) | Dirham 85,506 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kwacha (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 1.75 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (Dirham 620) | Dirham 107 | + 477% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 39% 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 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (Dirham 58) | Dirham 50 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (Dirham 36) | Dirham 15 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (Dirham 29) | Dirham 20 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (Dirham 19) | Dirham 44 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kwacha (Dirham 117) | Dirham 131 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Kwacha (Dirham 62) | Dirham 61 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Dirham 78) | Dirham 500 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Kwacha (Dirham 389) | Dirham 219 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (Dirham 31) | Dirham 26 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 63% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.35 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (Dirham 136) | Dirham 217 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (Dirham 17) | Dirham 9 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 112 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,678
(50,629 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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