- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Sudan
- Lusaka
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lusaka, Zambia compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan
WARNING!
Al-Fashir has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Al-Fashir.
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Kwacha (13 Pound) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (95 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.37 Kwacha (4.46 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Kwacha (23 Pound) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.98 Kwacha (3.72 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.38 Kwacha (2.60 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Kwacha (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 Kwacha (5.34 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.30 Kwacha (10 Pound) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Kwacha (2.82 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 Kwacha (22 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (33 Pound) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07 Kwacha (2.01 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 (3,354 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,100 Kwacha (2,069 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 394 Kwacha (740 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 593 Kwacha (1,114 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 Kwacha (688 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 477 Kwacha (898 Pound) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90 Kwacha (169 Pound) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,206 Kwacha (15,434 Pound) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,348 Kwacha (2,535 Pound) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 Kwacha (89 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kwacha (89 Pound) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 225 Kwacha (423 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kwacha (52 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 Kwacha (186 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 Kwacha (127 Pound) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 36% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,323 Kwacha (30,698 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 Kwacha (3.37 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 252 Kwacha (474 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 374% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 Kwacha (194 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 (86 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 Kwacha (91 Pound) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 359 Kwacha (675 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 Kwacha (74 Pound) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Kwacha (65 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 Kwacha (62 Pound) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (42 Pound) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Kwacha (24 Pound) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 Kwacha (127 Pound) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 253 Kwacha (476 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 Kwacha (21 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 272 Kwacha (511 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 405 Kwacha (762 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Kwacha (75 Pound) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12 Kwacha (3.99 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.20 Kwacha (4.14 Pound) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,254 Kwacha (8,001 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Kwacha (0.38 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Kwacha (376 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (38 Pound) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 326 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.881
SDG
/
ZMW
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Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 36% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 13,170 Pound
(7,003 Kwacha)
in Lusaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,700 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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