Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 35% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha (﷼ 90,281) | ﷼ 110,233 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (﷼ 125,749) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha (﷼ 48,365) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (﷼ 35,790) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha (﷼ 52,234) | ﷼ 55,631 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha (﷼ 19,346) | ﷼ 33,385 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha (﷼ 116,076) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha (﷼ 48,365) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (﷼ 24,182) | ﷼ 25,000 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (﷼ 25,150) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha (﷼ 140,258) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha (﷼ 26,440) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (﷼ 15,477) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 98% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha (﷼ 34,822,782) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha (﷼ 29,018,985) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha (﷼ 9,672,995) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha (﷼ 38,691,980) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 674% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha (﷼ 14,509,493) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha (﷼ 3,869,198) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha (﷼ 386,920) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha (﷼ 5,803,797) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (﷼ 1,934,599) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 96,730) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 96,730) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 66% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (﷼ 967,300) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha (﷼ 1,204,288) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha (﷼ 2,321,519) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha (﷼ 1,934,599) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 8% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha (﷼ 193,459,902) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (﷼ 24,666) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 773,840) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 287% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 22% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha (﷼ 19,346) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 773,840) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 96,730) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 96,730) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha (﷼ 135,422) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha (﷼ 28,922) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (﷼ 47,398) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (﷼ 77,384) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 17% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 773,840) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (﷼ 193,460) | ﷼ 300,000 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (﷼ 386,920) | ﷼ 500,000 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (﷼ 773,840) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha (﷼ 135,422) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (﷼ 96,730) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (﷼ 43,675) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha (﷼ 1,741,139) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha (﷼ 1,015,664) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (﷼ 38,692) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 61% | |
| 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 April 28, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 28,076,148 (14,513 Kwacha) in Kabwe to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 25,500,000 in Kerman.
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