Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 75% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha ($2.13) | $16 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha ($2.97) | $8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha ($1.14) | $4.29 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha ($0.85) | $0.81 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha ($1.23) | $2.86 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha ($0.46) | $3.13 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha ($2.74) | $5.90 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha ($1.14) | $3.28 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha ($0.57) | $1.79 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha ($0.59) | $2.30 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha ($3.32) | $15 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha ($0.62) | $1.75 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha ($0.37) | $2.15 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 59% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha ($823) | $2,284 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha ($686) | $1,640 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha ($229) | $119 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha ($915) | $1,597 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha ($343) | $1,097 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha ($91) | $86 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha ($9) | $52 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha ($137) | $302 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha ($46) | $149 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $10 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $34 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 56% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha ($23) | $54 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha ($28) | $59 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha ($55) | $92 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha ($46) | $200 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 77% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha ($4,573) | $21,600 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha ($0.58) | $0.64 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $121 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 66% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha ($0.46) | $8 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $117 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $7 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $2.86 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha ($3.20) | $5.56 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha ($0.68) | $3.20 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha ($1.12) | $1.78 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha ($1.83) | $23 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 68% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $42 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha ($4.57) | $24 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha ($9) | $276 | - 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $67 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha ($3.20) | $11 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $4.72 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha ($1.03) | $5.18 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha ($41) | $460 | - 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.65 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha ($24) | $74 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha ($0.91) | $7 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 68% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,300 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,027 (44,320 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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