Cost of living in Zambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (Taka 283) | Taka 324 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (Taka 352) | Taka 492 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (Taka 330) | Taka 196 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (Taka 114) | Taka 92 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (Taka 250) | Taka 132 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (Taka 146) | Taka 78 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (Taka 981) | Taka 608 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (Taka 210) | Taka 223 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (Taka 181) | Taka 33 | + 451% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (Taka 99) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (Taka 883) | Taka 1,400 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (Taka 142) | Taka 111 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (Taka 94) | Taka 70 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (Taka 27,522) | Taka 43,758 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (Taka 135,376) | Taka 25,202 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (Taka 12,592) | Taka 3,035 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 162,451) | Taka 22,952 | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (Taka 140,791) | Taka 18,549 | + 659% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (Taka 3,249) | Taka 7,137 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (Taka 5,262) | Taka 1,213 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (Taka 33,573) | Taka 31,061 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (Taka 18,953) | Taka 17,904 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (Taka 682) | Taka 417 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (Taka 9,476) | Taka 2,410 | + 293% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (Taka 4,603) | Taka 3,066 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (Taka 10,018) | Taka 6,410 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (Taka 12,455) | Taka 4,273 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (Taka 1,949,412) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (Taka 144) | Taka 107 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (Taka 4,577) | Taka 2,440 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (Taka 1,895) | Taka 285 | + 566% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (Taka 650) | Taka 513 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (Taka 4,603) | Taka 1,500 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (Taka 295) | Taka 425 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Taka 210) | Taka 333 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (Taka 572) | Taka 376 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (Taka 153) | Taka 85 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Taka 144) | Taka 89 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Taka 894) | Taka 445 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Zambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (Taka 2,004) | Taka 1,308 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (Taka 785) | Taka 852 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Taka 1,083) | Taka 1,768 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (Taka 5,062) | Taka 2,051 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (Taka 352) | Taka 248 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (Taka 134) | Taka 564 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (Taka 97,471) | Taka 35,756 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 269% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (Taka 2,850) | Taka 2,601 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (Taka 239) | Taka 287 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 795 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.415
BDT
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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