Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Ndola (Zambia)
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 86% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Ndola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,903 (304 Kwacha) | 78 Kwacha | + 293% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,709 (206 Kwacha) | 49 Kwacha | + 323% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,652 (82 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 139% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,075 (33 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 153% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,052 (63 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,027 (32 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,300 (132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,788 (55 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $929 (29 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,165 (36 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,780 (147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,230 (69 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $586 (18 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Ndola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $812,666 (24,980 Kwacha) | 16,673 Kwacha | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $497,385 (15,288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $30,600 (941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $421,384 (12,952 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $296,473 (9,113 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $35,054 (1,077 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $14,603 (449 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $333,899 (10,263 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $191,951 (5,900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,990 (184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,400 (135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $82,409 (2,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $44,080 (1,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $109,959 (3,380 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $94,935 (2,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (720,680 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $871 (27 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $20,610 (634 Kwacha) | 1,764 Kwacha | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $6,499 (200 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,500 (138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,497 (230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,264 (70 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,076 (125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,152 (97 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,462 (76 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,780 (178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Ndola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $20,624 (634 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,536 (232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $28,697 (882 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,704 (206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,546 (78 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,398 (104 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $278,544 (8,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $154 (4.73 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,519 (877 Kwacha) | 293 Kwacha | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,014 (62 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,166 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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