- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Kwacha (Taka 491) | Taka 328 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (Taka 354) | Taka 415 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Kwacha (Taka 241) | Taka 169 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Taka 104) | Taka 74 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Taka 109) | Taka 97 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (Taka 79) | Taka 63 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (Taka 389) | Taka 359 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (Taka 186) | Taka 146 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kwacha (Taka 74) | Taka 24 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (Taka 95) | Taka 304 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Kwacha (Taka 615) | Taka 2,421 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (Taka 129) | Taka 101 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (Taka 59) | Taka 44 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,071 Kwacha (Taka 99,392) | Taka 40,945 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,254 Kwacha (Taka 44,177) | Taka 32,498 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 784 Kwacha (Taka 5,541) | Taka 3,873 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,444 Kwacha (Taka 94,962) | Taka 42,062 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,371 Kwacha (Taka 37,939) | Taka 24,788 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,299 Kwacha (Taka 9,177) | Taka 3,366 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 444 Kwacha (Taka 3,135) | Taka 2,008 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,408 Kwacha (Taka 31,137) | Taka 43,783 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Kwacha (Taka 9,891) | Taka 14,583 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (Taka 354) | Taka 292 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 Kwacha (Taka 478) | Taka 606 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 448 Kwacha (Taka 3,162) | Taka 2,177 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 524 Kwacha (Taka 3,703) | Taka 2,485 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,019 Kwacha (Taka 7,201) | Taka 4,501 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 903 Kwacha (Taka 6,380) | Taka 3,784 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,028 Kwacha (Taka 1,497,644) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (Taka 95) | Taka 92 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 352 Kwacha (Taka 2,488) | Taka 2,504 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Kwacha (Taka 140) | Taka 297 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 Kwacha (Taka 279) | Taka 476 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Kwacha (Taka 2,257) | Taka 1,238 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (Taka 354) | Taka 370 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (Taka 202) | Taka 304 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kwacha (Taka 284) | Taka 344 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (Taka 158) | Taka 90 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (Taka 109) | Taka 110 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 Kwacha (Taka 589) | Taka 326 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Kwacha (Taka 2,032) | Taka 1,455 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 Kwacha (Taka 683) | Taka 756 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (Taka 2,119) | Taka 2,663 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 432 Kwacha (Taka 3,052) | Taka 4,971 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Kwacha (Taka 377) | Taka 1,315 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Kwacha (Taka 204) | Taka 516 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (Taka 155) | Taka 564 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,268 Kwacha (Taka 23,083) | Taka 35,756 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.53 Kwacha (Taka 25) | Taka 21 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 620 Kwacha (Taka 4,380) | Taka 2,557 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kwacha (Taka 197) | Taka 228 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,908 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.063
BDT
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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