Cost of living in Kabwe, Zambia vs Thane, India
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Kabwe (Zambia) is 51% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 Kwacha (₨155) | ₨844 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (₨216) | ₨288 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 Kwacha (₨83) | ₨124 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Kwacha (₨62) | ₨62 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 27 Kwacha (₨90) | ₨64 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Kwacha (₨33) | ₨37 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Kwacha (₨200) | ₨274 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 Kwacha (₨83) | ₨168 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (₨42) | ₨24 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (₨43) | ₨138 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73 Kwacha (₨241) | ₨588 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Kwacha (₨46) | ₨73 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (₨27) | ₨31 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Kabwe (Zambia) is 71% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,000 Kwacha (₨59,936) | ₨34,699 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Kwacha (₨49,947) | ₨22,512 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Kwacha (₨16,649) | ₨5,414 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Kwacha (₨66,595) | ₨21,166 | + 215% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 Kwacha (₨24,973) | ₨12,897 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Kwacha (₨6,660) | ₨2,613 | + 155% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Kwacha (₨666) | ₨800 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Kwacha (₨9,989) | ₨35,364 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨3,330) | ₨15,424 | - 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (₨166) | ₨395 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨166) | ₨548 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Kabwe (Zambia) is 12% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (₨1,665) | ₨2,258 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 623 Kwacha (₨2,073) | ₨2,459 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Kwacha (₨3,996) | ₨3,268 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 Kwacha (₨3,330) | ₨2,619 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Kabwe (Zambia) is 19% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000 Kwacha (₨332,977) | ₨830,309 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (₨42) | ₨83 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 Kwacha (₨1,332) | ₨945 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Kabwe (Zambia) is 9% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Kwacha (₨33) | ₨102 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨461 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400 Kwacha (₨1,332) | ₨591 | + 125% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (₨166) | ₨260 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (₨166) | ₨183 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Kwacha (₨233) | ₨181 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Kwacha (₨50) | ₨125 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (₨82) | ₨79 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 Kwacha (₨133) | ₨216 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Kabwe (Zambia) is 35% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Kwacha (₨1,332) | ₨923 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (₨333) | ₨496 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨666) | ₨1,737 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (₨1,332) | ₨2,000 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Kwacha (₨233) | ₨483 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Kwacha (₨166) | ₨222 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23 Kwacha (₨75) | ₨212 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 Kwacha (₨2,997) | ₨35,595 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 525 Kwacha (₨1,748) | ₨2,228 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (₨67) | ₨251 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨106,000 in Thane you would need to make just about ₨97,064 (29,150 Kwacha) in Kabwe.
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