- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Mexico
- Chipata
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chipata, Zambia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chipata (Zambia) is 19% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kwacha (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 134 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 91 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 52 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Kwacha (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Kwacha (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 58 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Kwacha (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Kwacha (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kwacha (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 177 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kwacha (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Chipata (Zambia) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 15,772 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,555 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 Kwacha (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 432 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Kwacha (Mex$ 2,939) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,783 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Chipata (Zambia) is 16% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 Kwacha (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 787 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 523 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Kwacha (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Kwacha (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 934 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Chipata (Zambia) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 277,105 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Kwacha (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Chipata (Zambia) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 Kwacha (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 65 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Chipata (Zambia) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Kwacha (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 277 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 722 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kwacha (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 31 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (Mex$ 3.92) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 47 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
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Cost of living in Chipata (Zambia) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 44,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,832
(20,841 Kwacha)
in Chipata.
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