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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Teresina (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (75 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (74 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (33 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.84 (14 Kwacha) | 19 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (27 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.93 (14 Kwacha) | 10 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (53 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.86 (21 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.57 (13 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.15 (15 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (130 Kwacha) | 73 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.61 (20 Kwacha) | 14 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (11 Kwacha) | 8 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Teresina (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,587 (5,616 Kwacha) | 18,000 Kwacha | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,094 (3,872 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 340 (1,202 Kwacha) | 5,000 Kwacha | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,328 (4,699 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 777 (2,749 Kwacha) | 7,500 Kwacha | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 507 (1,794 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 116 (411 Kwacha) | 200 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,517 (5,367 Kwacha) | 3,000 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 413 (1,460 Kwacha) | 1,000 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (42 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (40 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Teresina (Brazil) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 200 (708 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 173 (612 Kwacha) | 623 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 (1,118 Kwacha) | 1,200 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 205 (725 Kwacha) | 1,000 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Teresina (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,667 (225,287 Kwacha) | 100,000 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.72 (13 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 169 (598 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 43 (152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Teresina (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (53 Kwacha) | 10 Kwacha | + 428% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (168 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 155 (548 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 11 (39 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (29 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (47 Kwacha) | 70 Kwacha | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.25 (15 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.70 (17 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 22 (77 Kwacha) | 40 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Teresina (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 89 (314 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (127 Kwacha) | 100 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 130 (460 Kwacha) | 200 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 167 (593 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10 (35 Kwacha) | 70 Kwacha | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (27 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (26 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,650 (9,377 Kwacha) | 900 Kwacha | + 942% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.85 (7 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 121 (430 Kwacha) | 525 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (34 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Teresina (Brazil) is 10% cheaper than in Kabwe (Zambia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 49,000 Kwacha in Kabwe you would need to make just about 44,337 Kwacha (R$ 12,530) in Teresina.
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