Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 55% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha ($2.14) | $9 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha ($2.98) | $4.54 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha ($1.15) | $1.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha ($0.85) | $1.00 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha ($1.24) | $1.63 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha ($0.46) | $1.00 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha ($2.75) | $3.32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha ($1.15) | $0.96 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha ($0.57) | $1.06 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha ($0.60) | $1.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha ($3.32) | $14 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha ($0.63) | $1.73 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha ($0.37) | $1.00 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 13% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha ($825) | $420 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha ($688) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha ($229) | $55 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha ($917) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha ($344) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha ($92) | $46 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha ($138) | $591 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha ($46) | $127 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $5.34 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $5.00 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 19% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha ($23) | $43 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha ($29) | $27 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha ($55) | $127 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha ($46) | $41 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha ($4,585) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha ($0.58) | $1.09 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha ($18) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 20% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha ($0.46) | $9 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $20 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $1.77 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $2.55 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha ($3.21) | $2.30 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha ($0.69) | $0.95 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha ($1.12) | $0.91 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha ($1.83) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 28% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $12 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha ($4.58) | $11 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha ($9) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha ($18) | $18 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha ($3.21) | $3.39 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha ($2.29) | $2.73 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha ($1.04) | $1.00 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha ($41) | $320 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha ($24) | $51 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha ($0.92) | $2.50 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kabwe (Zambia) is 16% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,200 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,011 (22,055 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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