Cost of living in Zambia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 Kwacha (R$ 16) | R$ 36 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 79 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 35 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 5.20 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 Kwacha (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kwacha (R$ 4.49) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kwacha (R$ 4.94) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 167 Kwacha (R$ 36) | R$ 48 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 4.45 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,033 Kwacha (R$ 4,259) | R$ 3,855 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,771 Kwacha (R$ 1,440) | R$ 2,549 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 Kwacha (R$ 116) | R$ 709 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (R$ 3,189) | R$ 2,843 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,972 Kwacha (R$ 1,057) | R$ 1,818 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 405 Kwacha (R$ 86) | R$ 538 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,207 Kwacha (R$ 682) | R$ 97 | + 603% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,682 Kwacha (R$ 570) | R$ 1,855 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,488) | R$ 640 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 30 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 54% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (R$ 106) | R$ 258 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Kwacha (R$ 106) | R$ 264 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800 Kwacha (R$ 170) | R$ 411 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 Kwacha (R$ 383) | R$ 321 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 355,205 Kwacha (R$ 75,513) | R$ 116,966 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.83 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 749 Kwacha (R$ 159) | R$ 241 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 47 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Kwacha (R$ 64) | R$ 275 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 Kwacha (R$ 5.05) | R$ 13 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (R$ 5.31) | R$ 5.63 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 56 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 111 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 59 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (R$ 64) | R$ 222 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (R$ 85) | R$ 228 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 32 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Kwacha (R$ 4.32) | R$ 11 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,276) | R$ 3,485 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.22 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 Kwacha (R$ 128) | R$ 138 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,966 prices entered by 1,701 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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