- 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 (12 Pound) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (91 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.37 Kwacha (4.29 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Kwacha (22 Pound) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.98 Kwacha (3.58 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.38 Kwacha (2.50 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Kwacha (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 Kwacha (5.14 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 (2.71 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 Kwacha (21 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (32 Pound) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07 Kwacha (1.93 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 (3,224 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,100 Kwacha (1,989 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 394 Kwacha (712 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 593 Kwacha (1,071 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 Kwacha (661 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 477 Kwacha (863 Pound) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90 Kwacha (163 Pound) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,206 Kwacha (14,838 Pound) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,348 Kwacha (2,438 Pound) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 Kwacha (86 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kwacha (85 Pound) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 225 Kwacha (407 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kwacha (50 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 Kwacha (179 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 Kwacha (122 Pound) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 37% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,323 Kwacha (29,514 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 Kwacha (3.24 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 252 Kwacha (456 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 356% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 Kwacha (187 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 (83 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 Kwacha (88 Pound) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 359 Kwacha (649 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 Kwacha (71 Pound) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Kwacha (62 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 Kwacha (60 Pound) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (40 Pound) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Kwacha (23 Pound) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 Kwacha (122 Pound) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 253 Kwacha (457 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 Kwacha (20 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 272 Kwacha (491 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 405 Kwacha (733 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Kwacha (72 Pound) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12 Kwacha (3.83 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.20 Kwacha (3.98 Pound) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,166 Kwacha (7,533 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Kwacha (0.36 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Kwacha (362 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (37 Pound) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.808
SDG
/
ZMW
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Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 37% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 13,686 Pound
(7,569 Kwacha)
in Lusaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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