- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Poland
- Chipata
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chipata, Zambia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chipata (Zambia) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kwacha (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kwacha (5.99 zł) | 9 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (5.99 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (5.99 zł) | 6 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Kwacha (3.19 zł) | 6 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Kwacha (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2.95 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Kwacha (8 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Kwacha (2.39 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kwacha (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (4.79 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kwacha (2.79 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Chipata (Zambia) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,325 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,671 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 463 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 248 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 Kwacha (20 zł) | 47 zł | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Kwacha (599 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 434 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 18 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Chipata (Zambia) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 Kwacha (80 zł) | 275 zł | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Kwacha (180 zł) | 297 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Kwacha (100 zł) | 276 zł | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Chipata (Zambia) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Kwacha (3.59 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Chipata (Zambia) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 Kwacha (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (3.99 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (5.99 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Chipata (Zambia) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Kwacha (28 zł) | 65 zł | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 90 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kwacha (3.19 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 680 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (0.80 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 108 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Kwacha (5.99 zł) | 13 zł | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chipata (Zambia) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,125 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 2,946 zł
(7,383 Kwacha)
in Chipata.
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