Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia)
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Food | + 331% | |||
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Food in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 331% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hartford, Connecticut | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (392 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 723% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (250 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 285% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (120 Kwacha) | 37 Kwacha | + 222% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (27 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (114 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 306% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (129 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 762% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (180 Kwacha) | 147 Kwacha | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (104 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (47 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 216% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.91 (50 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 296% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (425 Kwacha) | 97 Kwacha | + 336% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (59 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 260% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (62 Kwacha) | 11 Kwacha | + 465% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hartford, Connecticut | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (56,759 Kwacha) | 18,144 Kwacha | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,595 (41,913 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (4,954 Kwacha) | 2,868 Kwacha | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,349 (35,454 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,073 (28,201 Kwacha) | 5,531 Kwacha | + 410% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (4,277 Kwacha) | 1,322 Kwacha | + 224% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (1,629 Kwacha) | 563 Kwacha | + 189% | |
40” flat screen tv | $306 (8,030 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hartford, Connecticut | Kabwe | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (1,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (1,277 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,270 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (2,780 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hartford, Connecticut | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,106 (554,517 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (19 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (1,661 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hartford, Connecticut | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (2,724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (80 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (60 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (665 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hartford, Connecticut | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,182 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (4,943 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (2,441 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (293 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.98 (157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $440 (11,553 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $21 (544 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (284 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 186% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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