- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Mexico
- Chipata
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chipata, Zambia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chipata (Zambia) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kwacha (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 145 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 81 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 49 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Kwacha (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 13 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Kwacha (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 48 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Kwacha (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Kwacha (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 12 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kwacha (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 188 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kwacha (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Chipata (Zambia) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 13,284 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,610 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 808 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,533 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 Kwacha (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 480 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Kwacha (Mex$ 2,925) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,051 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Chipata (Zambia) is 18% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 Kwacha (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 917 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 534 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Kwacha (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Kwacha (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 1,074 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Chipata (Zambia) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 283,739 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Kwacha (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 13 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 422 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| 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$ 58) | Mex$ 89 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 436 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 36 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Chipata (Zambia) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Kwacha (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 251 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 967 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 774 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kwacha (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 29 | - 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 2,904 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (Mex$ 3.90) | Mex$ 3.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 729 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Kwacha (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 43 | - 31% | |
| 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 91 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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$ 43,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,069
(20,550 Kwacha)
in Chipata.
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