Cost of living in Zambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 Kwacha (Taka 325) | Taka 264 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Kwacha (Taka 311) | Taka 397 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Kwacha (Taka 242) | Taka 160 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Kwacha (Taka 100) | Taka 81 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Taka 86) | Taka 116 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (Taka 61) | Taka 52 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (Taka 320) | Taka 434 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kwacha (Taka 194) | Taka 186 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kwacha (Taka 106) | Taka 25 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kwacha (Taka 67) | Taka 426 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 Kwacha (Taka 714) | Taka 1,872 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 Kwacha (Taka 86) | Taka 102 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Kwacha (Taka 56) | Taka 41 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,428 Kwacha (Taka 66,556) | Taka 46,240 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,611 Kwacha (Taka 26,856) | Taka 27,702 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (Taka 4,739) | Taka 4,496 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (Taka 87,362) | Taka 34,541 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,000 Kwacha (Taka 52,417) | Taka 19,179 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (Taka 6,050) | Taka 3,784 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kwacha (Taka 1,747) | Taka 1,257 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,580 Kwacha (Taka 26,674) | Taka 35,775 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,372 Kwacha (Taka 7,991) | Taka 12,836 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 Kwacha (Taka 455) | Taka 341 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85 Kwacha (Taka 496) | Taka 1,289 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 486 Kwacha (Taka 2,829) | Taka 1,687 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 409 Kwacha (Taka 2,384) | Taka 1,618 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621 Kwacha (Taka 3,618) | Taka 4,829 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 606 Kwacha (Taka 3,528) | Taka 3,696 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha (Taka 993,729) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Kwacha (Taka 87) | Taka 95 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 590 Kwacha (Taka 3,436) | Taka 2,580 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Taka 218) | Taka 189 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha (Taka 286) | Taka 588 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 306 Kwacha (Taka 1,780) | Taka 914 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 Kwacha (Taka 272) | Taka 560 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Taka 226) | Taka 256 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (Taka 243) | Taka 340 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (Taka 140) | Taka 87 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 Kwacha (Taka 84) | Taka 102 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 Kwacha (Taka 375) | Taka 231 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 Kwacha (Taka 1,225) | Taka 1,040 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 Kwacha (Taka 543) | Taka 878 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (Taka 1,747) | Taka 2,026 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 297 Kwacha (Taka 1,732) | Taka 2,200 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Kwacha (Taka 319) | Taka 1,227 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha (Taka 184) | Taka 362 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (Taka 87) | Taka 540 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,697 Kwacha (Taka 33,180) | Taka 35,756 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.75 Kwacha (Taka 22) | Taka 1.70 | + 1183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 667 Kwacha (Taka 3,884) | Taka 1,903 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 Kwacha (Taka 174) | Taka 270 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,342 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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