Cost of living in Zambia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 36 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 34 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (R$ 5.33) | R$ 5.83 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 5.67 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (R$ 4.67) | R$ 6 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (R$ 41) | R$ 44 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.91 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (R$ 1,293) | R$ 3,724 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (R$ 6,359) | R$ 2,509 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (R$ 592) | R$ 584 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 7,631) | R$ 2,631 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (R$ 6,614) | R$ 1,691 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (R$ 153) | R$ 513 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (R$ 247) | R$ 89 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (R$ 1,577) | R$ 2,002 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (R$ 890) | R$ 631 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (R$ 445) | R$ 251 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (R$ 216) | R$ 247 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (R$ 471) | R$ 410 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (R$ 585) | R$ 304 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (R$ 91,576) | R$ 116,441 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.55 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (R$ 215) | R$ 231 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (R$ 89) | R$ 22 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (R$ 31) | R$ 44 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (R$ 216) | R$ 266 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.37 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (R$ 42) | R$ 55 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Zambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (R$ 94) | R$ 114 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (R$ 37) | R$ 67 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (R$ 51) | R$ 213 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (R$ 238) | R$ 198 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (R$ 4,579) | R$ 4,322 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.29 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (R$ 134) | R$ 125 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,932 prices entered by 1,663 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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