Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 81% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha ($2.47) | $17 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha ($3.43) | $10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha ($1.32) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha ($0.98) | $1.69 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha ($1.43) | $5.99 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha ($0.53) | $7 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha ($3.17) | $10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha ($1.32) | $4.88 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha ($0.66) | $2.46 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha ($0.69) | $3.30 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha ($3.83) | $16 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha ($0.72) | $2.45 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha ($0.42) | $4.34 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 55% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha ($951) | $2,550 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha ($793) | $1,846 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha ($264) | $274 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha ($1,057) | $1,691 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha ($396) | $1,289 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha ($106) | $142 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha ($11) | $41 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha ($159) | $450 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha ($53) | $132 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha ($2.64) | $14 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha ($2.64) | $26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 57% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha ($26) | $66 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha ($63) | $100 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha ($53) | $181 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 55% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha ($5,284) | $25,902 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha ($0.67) | $1.02 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha ($21) | $43 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 69% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha ($0.53) | $12 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $28 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha ($21) | $115 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha ($2.64) | $9 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha ($2.64) | $5.06 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha ($3.70) | $5.65 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha ($0.79) | $5.11 | - 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha ($1.29) | $1.99 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha ($2.11) | $25 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha ($21) | $57 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha ($5.28) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha ($11) | $202 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha ($21) | $97 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha ($3.70) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha ($2.64) | $5.90 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha ($1.19) | $6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha ($48) | $429 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha ($28) | $51 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha ($1.06) | $10 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 69 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 65% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,600 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,683 (50,772 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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