- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Netherlands
- Chipata
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chipata, Zambia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chipata (Zambia) is 63% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kwacha (€1.41) | €15 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (€3.53) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kwacha (€1.06) | €3.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (€1.06) | €1.22 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (€1.06) | €1.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Kwacha (€0.56) | €2.09 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Kwacha (€2.12) | €4.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.29 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Kwacha (€1.41) | €1.75 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Kwacha (€0.42) | €0.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kwacha (€4.94) | €4.50 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (€0.85) | €2.50 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kwacha (€0.49) | €0.87 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Chipata (Zambia) is 12% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,291 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,113 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50 Kwacha (€3.53) | €31 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Kwacha (€106) | €450 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Chipata (Zambia) is 44% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 Kwacha (€14) | €85 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €37 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Kwacha (€32) | €119 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Kwacha (€18) | €104 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Chipata (Zambia) is 18% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Kwacha (€0.63) | €1.68 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Chipata (Zambia) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 Kwacha (€2.12) | €5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (€2.20) | €2.23 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (€0.71) | €0.90 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (€1.06) | €1.75 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chipata (Zambia) is 41% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Kwacha (€4.94) | €41 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €90 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.00 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Kwacha (€0.56) | €3.71 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (€0.14) | €0.30 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €20 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Kwacha (€1.06) | €7 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chipata (Zambia) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,775
(39,338 Kwacha)
in Chipata.
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