- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Sudan
- Lusaka
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lusaka, Zambia compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Kwacha (5.07 Pound) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55 Kwacha (41 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.37 Kwacha (1.79 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Kwacha (9 Pound) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.98 Kwacha (1.50 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.38 Kwacha (1.04 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Kwacha (4.55 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 Kwacha (2.14 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.30 Kwacha (4.00 Pound) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Kwacha (1.13 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 Kwacha (9 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (12 Pound) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07 Kwacha (0.81 Pound) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,783 Kwacha (1,347 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,100 Kwacha (831 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 Kwacha (514 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 593 Kwacha (447 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 Kwacha (276 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313 Kwacha (236 Pound) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90 Kwacha (68 Pound) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,198 Kwacha (14,496 Pound) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,781 Kwacha (1,345 Pound) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 65 Kwacha (49 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 Kwacha (21 Pound) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 225 Kwacha (170 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kwacha (21 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 Kwacha (75 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 Kwacha (51 Pound) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 30% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,323 Kwacha (12,325 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 Kwacha (1.35 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 296 Kwacha (224 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 60 Kwacha (45 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 Kwacha (35 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47 Kwacha (35 Pound) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 405 Kwacha (306 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 Kwacha (25 Pound) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (30 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 Kwacha (36 Pound) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 Kwacha (12 Pound) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 Kwacha (55 Pound) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283 Kwacha (213 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 Kwacha (8 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 273 Kwacha (206 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 318 Kwacha (240 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 205 Kwacha (155 Pound) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12 Kwacha (1.60 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.20 Kwacha (1.66 Pound) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,554 Kwacha (1,929 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Kwacha (0.15 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Kwacha (151 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Kwacha (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| 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 48 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 30% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 4,927 Pound
(6,525 Kwacha)
in Lusaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,800 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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