- 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.
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Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Kwacha (4.67 Pound) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (37 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.37 Kwacha (1.65 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Kwacha (9 Pound) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.98 Kwacha (1.38 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.38 Kwacha (0.96 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Kwacha (4.19 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 Kwacha (1.98 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.30 Kwacha (3.69 Pound) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Kwacha (1.04 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 Kwacha (8 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16 Kwacha (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07 Kwacha (0.74 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 (1,241 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,100 Kwacha (766 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322 Kwacha (224 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 593 Kwacha (412 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 Kwacha (255 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313 Kwacha (218 Pound) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90 Kwacha (63 Pound) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,846 Kwacha (6,852 Pound) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,159 Kwacha (806 Pound) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Kwacha (31 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Kwacha (17 Pound) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 225 Kwacha (157 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kwacha (19 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 Kwacha (69 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 Kwacha (47 Pound) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 20% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,323 Kwacha (11,359 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 Kwacha (1.25 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 264 Kwacha (184 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 63 Kwacha (44 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (35 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (35 Pound) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 358 Kwacha (249 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Kwacha (26 Pound) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (21 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (22 Pound) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Kwacha (14 Pound) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Kwacha (8 Pound) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 Kwacha (46 Pound) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193 Kwacha (135 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 Kwacha (8 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 Kwacha (146 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Kwacha (292 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 Kwacha (27 Pound) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12 Kwacha (1.48 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.20 Kwacha (1.53 Pound) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,500 Kwacha (2,436 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Kwacha (0.14 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Kwacha (139 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Kwacha (12 Pound) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 4,904 Pound
(7,046 Kwacha)
in Lusaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,100 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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