- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76 Kwacha (Taka 536) | Taka 379 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Kwacha (Taka 401) | Taka 426 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Kwacha (Taka 264) | Taka 223 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Taka 105) | Taka 75 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Taka 107) | Taka 102 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (Taka 83) | Taka 56 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Kwacha (Taka 413) | Taka 330 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (Taka 180) | Taka 148 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (Taka 89) | Taka 24 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (Taka 112) | Taka 318 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Kwacha (Taka 751) | Taka 2,478 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Kwacha (Taka 122) | Taka 101 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Kwacha (Taka 63) | Taka 47 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,265 Kwacha (Taka 86,281) | Taka 43,370 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,917 Kwacha (Taka 41,625) | Taka 35,222 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (Taka 5,725) | Taka 3,522 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,564 Kwacha (Taka 81,351) | Taka 46,238 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,616 Kwacha (Taka 32,476) | Taka 24,863 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (Taka 7,308) | Taka 2,602 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 Kwacha (Taka 3,738) | Taka 1,743 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,491 Kwacha (Taka 31,593) | Taka 41,009 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,274 Kwacha (Taka 8,964) | Taka 14,235 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (Taka 419) | Taka 307 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kwacha (Taka 485) | Taka 549 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 413 Kwacha (Taka 2,904) | Taka 2,195 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 438 Kwacha (Taka 3,082) | Taka 2,371 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 862 Kwacha (Taka 6,062) | Taka 4,982 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 843 Kwacha (Taka 5,927) | Taka 3,904 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha (Taka 1,200,326) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Kwacha (Taka 101) | Taka 88 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 566 Kwacha (Taka 3,980) | Taka 2,280 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Taka 263) | Taka 300 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha (Taka 346) | Taka 540 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 Kwacha (Taka 2,430) | Taka 1,213 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 Kwacha (Taka 328) | Taka 339 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (Taka 201) | Taka 312 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (Taka 294) | Taka 361 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (Taka 165) | Taka 91 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (Taka 103) | Taka 107 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 Kwacha (Taka 506) | Taka 308 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266 Kwacha (Taka 1,875) | Taka 951 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Kwacha (Taka 753) | Taka 760 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (Taka 2,111) | Taka 2,046 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 Kwacha (Taka 2,875) | Taka 2,831 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 Kwacha (Taka 442) | Taka 1,364 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha (Taka 229) | Taka 300 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (Taka 157) | Taka 501 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,642 Kwacha (Taka 25,622) | Taka 35,756 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 Kwacha (Taka 20) | Taka 22 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 Kwacha (Taka 4,514) | Taka 2,792 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 Kwacha (Taka 201) | Taka 232 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.035
BDT
/
ZMW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,820 prices entered by 382 different people.
Cost of living in Zambia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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