Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 73% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 35 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 30 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (R$ 4.73) | R$ 4.00 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha (R$ 2.56) | R$ 9 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (R$ 3.20) | R$ 10 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (R$ 3.33) | R$ 60 | - 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha (R$ 19) | R$ 120 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha (R$ 3.50) | R$ 6.00 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (R$ 2.05) | R$ 3.00 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha (R$ 4,607) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha (R$ 3,839) | R$ 1,450 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,280) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha (R$ 5,119) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha (R$ 1,920) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 512) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha (R$ 51) | R$ 70 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha (R$ 768) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 256) | R$ 300 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 13) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (R$ 13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 48% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (R$ 128) | R$ 80 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha (R$ 159) | R$ 60 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha (R$ 307) | R$ 500 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 256) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 39% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha (R$ 25,593) | R$ 15,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (R$ 3.26) | R$ 4.46 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha (R$ 102) | R$ 227 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 55% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha (R$ 2.56) | R$ 20 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha (R$ 102) | R$ 300 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 27 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha (R$ 18) | R$ 36 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha (R$ 3.83) | R$ 13 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 60 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 32% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha (R$ 102) | R$ 200 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (R$ 26) | R$ 80 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (R$ 51) | R$ 300 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (R$ 102) | R$ 80 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha (R$ 18) | R$ 80 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (R$ 5.78) | R$ 5.00 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha (R$ 230) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha (R$ 134) | R$ 300 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (R$ 5.12) | R$ 5.00 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 34% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 14,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 9,180 (35,870 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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