- Cost of Living
- Zambia
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- Ndola
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ndola, Zambia compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ndola (Zambia) is 143% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 Kwacha (E£ 149) | E£ 60 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (E£ 100) | E£ 37 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 Kwacha (E£ 58) | E£ 25 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Kwacha (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 Kwacha (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (E£ 22) | E£ 5.42 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84 Kwacha (E£ 156) | E£ 12 | + 1187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 Kwacha (E£ 68) | E£ 16 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (E£ 35) | E£ 6 | + 457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Kwacha (E£ 15) | E£ 25 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 Kwacha (E£ 174) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15 Kwacha (E£ 28) | E£ 8 | + 275% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (E£ 14) | E£ 3.73 | + 283% | |
| Housing | + 397% | |||
| Housing in Ndola (Zambia) is 397% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,615 Kwacha (E£ 30,998) | E£ 1,866 | + 1561% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,491 Kwacha (E£ 12,109) | E£ 2,000 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450 Kwacha (E£ 840) | E£ 394 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,826 Kwacha (E£ 10,870) | E£ 2,000 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Kwacha (E£ 9,328) | E£ 1,500 | + 522% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (E£ 653) | E£ 1,000 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100 Kwacha (E£ 187) | E£ 176 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,430 Kwacha (E£ 19,458) | E£ 3,000 | + 549% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (E£ 3,731) | E£ 1,200 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 Kwacha (E£ 280) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (E£ 93) | E£ 25 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Ndola (Zambia) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 451 Kwacha (E£ 842) | E£ 400 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Kwacha (E£ 280) | E£ 226 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 850 Kwacha (E£ 1,586) | E£ 857 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 948 Kwacha (E£ 1,768) | E£ 800 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ndola (Zambia) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Kwacha (E£ 279,847) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Kwacha (E£ 16) | E£ 3.00 | + 420% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,595 Kwacha (E£ 2,975) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 259% | |||
| Personal Care in Ndola (Zambia) is 259% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (E£ 93) | E£ 24 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (E£ 93) | E£ 50 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 Kwacha (E£ 280) | E£ 100 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (E£ 93) | E£ 50 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 94 Kwacha (E£ 175) | E£ 19 | + 833% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 Kwacha (E£ 140) | E£ 25 | + 460% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Kwacha (E£ 56) | E£ 30 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Kwacha (E£ 19) | E£ 10 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (E£ 93) | E£ 50 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Ndola (Zambia) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Kwacha (E£ 560) | E£ 200 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Kwacha (E£ 299) | E£ 60 | + 398% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (E£ 373) | E£ 120 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Kwacha (E£ 1,866) | E£ 400 | + 366% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Kwacha (E£ 149) | E£ 25 | + 497% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (E£ 75) | E£ 15 | + 398% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (E£ 47) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Kwacha (E£ 1.87) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 Kwacha (E£ 653) | E£ 300 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 45 Kwacha (E£ 84) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ndola (Zambia) is 122% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 13,297
(7,127 Kwacha)
in Ndola
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 6,000
in Al Mansurah.
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