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| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 127% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Västerås (Sweden) | Kabwe (Zambia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 113 kr (174 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | 272% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 74 kr (114 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | 75% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 56 kr (86 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | 244% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 10 kr (16 Kwacha) | 19 Kwacha | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 32 kr (50 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 24 kr (37 Kwacha) | 10 Kwacha | 269% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 57 kr (88 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 23 kr (36 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9 kr (14 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 14 kr (21 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 87 kr (134 Kwacha) | 73 Kwacha | 85% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (31 Kwacha) | 14 Kwacha | 125% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 13 kr (20 Kwacha) | 8 Kwacha | 147% |
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Kabwe (Zambia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,558 kr (17,805 Kwacha) | 18,000 Kwacha | 1% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,551 kr (11,633 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,571 kr (2,420 Kwacha) | 5,000 Kwacha | 52% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,529 kr (10,057 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,625 kr (8,665 Kwacha) | 7,500 Kwacha | 16% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 304 kr (468 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 171 kr (263 Kwacha) | 200 Kwacha | 32% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,857 kr (5,942 Kwacha) | 3,000 Kwacha | 98% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,245 kr (1,917 Kwacha) | 1,000 Kwacha | 92% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 81 kr (125 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | 151% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 212 kr (326 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | 552% |
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Kabwe (Zambia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 864 kr (1,331 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | 166% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 324 kr (500 Kwacha) | 623 Kwacha | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 812 kr (1,251 Kwacha) | 1,200 Kwacha | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,058 kr (1,629 Kwacha) | 1,000 Kwacha | 63% |
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 117% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Kabwe (Zambia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 227,408 kr (350,328 Kwacha) | 100,000 Kwacha | 250% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (22 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | 70% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 576 kr (887 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | 122% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Kabwe (Zambia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 101 kr (156 Kwacha) | 10 Kwacha | 1460% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 93 kr (143 Kwacha) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 183 kr (282 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 40 kr (62 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 32 kr (49 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 30 kr (46 Kwacha) | 70 Kwacha | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 23 kr (36 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | 138% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 21 kr (33 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 272 kr (419 Kwacha) | 40 Kwacha | 946% |
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Kabwe (Zambia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 443 kr (682 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 242 kr (373 Kwacha) | 100 Kwacha | 273% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 911 kr (1,403 Kwacha) | 200 Kwacha | 602% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 796 kr (1,226 Kwacha) | 400 Kwacha | 207% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 110 kr (169 Kwacha) | 70 Kwacha | 141% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 kr (67 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 67 kr (103 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | 358% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,980 kr (6,132 Kwacha) | 900 Kwacha | 581% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 2.22 kr (3.42 Kwacha) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 307 kr (473 Kwacha) | 525 Kwacha | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 59 kr (91 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | 353% |
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For example, you would need at least 74,465 Kwacha (48,337 kr) in Västerås to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 49,000 Kwacha in Kabwe.