- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Kwacha (40元) | 53元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Kwacha (20元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (9元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Kwacha (9元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 Kwacha (31元) | 59元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Kwacha (6元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Kwacha (8元) | 5.69元 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 Kwacha (55元) | 113元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (10元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (4.74元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,925 Kwacha (7,444元) | 9,825元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,762 Kwacha (3,318元) | 4,456元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 726 Kwacha (418元) | 445元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,322 Kwacha (7,096元) | 5,568元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,878 Kwacha (2,809元) | 3,549元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,098 Kwacha (632元) | 307元 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 455 Kwacha (262元) | 84元 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,509 Kwacha (2,597元) | 2,135元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,329 Kwacha (765元) | 678元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 264 Kwacha (152元) | 39元 | + 291% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102 Kwacha (59元) | 39元 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 407 Kwacha (235元) | 573元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 469 Kwacha (270元) | 260元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 900 Kwacha (519元) | 614元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 820 Kwacha (472元) | 685元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 199,511 Kwacha (114,902元) | 142,634元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Kwacha (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 396 Kwacha (228元) | 152元 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 Kwacha (27元) | 26元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 Kwacha (28元) | 31元 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 361 Kwacha (208元) | 364元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 163 Kwacha (94元) | 29元 | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 Kwacha (18元) | 35元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Kwacha (27元) | 37元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (13元) | 10元 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75 Kwacha (43元) | 60元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 270 Kwacha (155元) | 155元 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 104 Kwacha (60元) | 87元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (173元) | 797元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 431 Kwacha (248元) | 379元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Kwacha (35元) | 60元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 Kwacha (19元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24 Kwacha (14元) | 33元 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,967 Kwacha (1,133元) | 3,290元 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.53 Kwacha (2.03元) | 1.00元 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 649 Kwacha (374元) | 302元 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Kwacha (18元) | 20元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.576
CNY
/
ZMW
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,815 prices entered by 572 different people.
Cost of living in Zambia is 5% cheaper than in China
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