Cost of living in Zambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Kwacha (Taka 322) | Taka 532 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73 Kwacha (Taka 373) | Taka 488 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Kwacha (Taka 210) | Taka 263 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (Taka 112) | Taka 98 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kwacha (Taka 134) | Taka 134 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kwacha (Taka 71) | Taka 96 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Kwacha (Taka 566) | Taka 329 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Kwacha (Taka 245) | Taka 203 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (Taka 99) | Taka 27 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kwacha (Taka 87) | Taka 530 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 Kwacha (Taka 800) | Taka 1,346 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 Kwacha (Taka 97) | Taka 112 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kwacha (Taka 63) | Taka 58 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,033 Kwacha (Taka 61,089) | Taka 43,087 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,517 Kwacha (Taka 48,313) | Taka 21,416 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (Taka 3,393) | Taka 4,489 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (Taka 76,152) | Taka 37,342 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (Taka 34,173) | Taka 20,129 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Taka 1,777) | Taka 3,105 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kwacha (Taka 1,777) | Taka 947 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (Taka 12,692) | Taka 36,542 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (Taka 10,057) | Taka 16,205 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (Taka 664) | Taka 369 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (Taka 4,029) | Taka 2,612 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (Taka 3,400) | Taka 3,117 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (Taka 4,227) | Taka 9,947 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (Taka 6,377) | Taka 6,827 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (Taka 85) | Taka 91 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Taka 190) | Taka 296 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Taka 254) | Taka 1,395 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (Taka 1,900) | Taka 1,191 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 Kwacha (Taka 248) | Taka 498 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Taka 197) | Taka 208 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (Taka 536) | Taka 690 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (Taka 143) | Taka 173 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Taka 135) | Taka 229 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Taka 838) | Taka 304 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Kwacha (Taka 1,015) | Taka 1,410 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (Taka 736) | Taka 885 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Taka 1,015) | Taka 1,939 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (Taka 2,031) | Taka 3,617 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (Taka 228) | Taka 1,328 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (Taka 154) | Taka 393 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (Taka 76) | Taka 594 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (Taka 19,765) | Taka 35,756 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 Kwacha (Taka 1,269) | Taka 1,057 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Kwacha (Taka 196) | Taka 268 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 621 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.077
BDT
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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