- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Netherlands
- Chipata
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chipata, Zambia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chipata (Zambia) is 55% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Kwacha (€1.70) | €15 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (€4.26) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Kwacha (€1.28) | €3.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (€1.28) | €1.22 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (€1.28) | €1.95 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Kwacha (€0.68) | €2.09 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Kwacha (€2.55) | €4.33 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.29 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Kwacha (€1.70) | €1.75 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00 Kwacha (€0.51) | €0.70 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 Kwacha (€5.96) | €4.50 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 Kwacha (€1.02) | €2.50 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Kwacha (€0.60) | €0.87 | - 31% | |
| 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 (€4.26) | €31 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Kwacha (€128) | €450 | - 72% | |
| 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 | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Chipata (Zambia) is 42% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 Kwacha (€17) | €85 | - 80% | |
| 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 (€38) | €119 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Kwacha (€21) | €104 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chipata (Zambia) is 17% 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 (€0.77) | €1.68 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Chipata (Zambia) is 4% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 Kwacha (€2.55) | €5.00 | - 49% | |
| 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 (€2.66) | €2.23 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Kwacha (€0.85) | €0.90 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (€1.28) | €1.75 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Chipata (Zambia) is 38% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Kwacha (€5.96) | €41 | - 86% | |
| 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 (€0.68) | €3.71 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (€0.17) | €0.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €20 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Kwacha (€1.28) | €7 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chipata (Zambia) is 29% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,800
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,700
(31,714 Kwacha)
in Chipata.
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