Cost of living in Zambia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zambia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (₨215) | ₨376 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (₨268) | ₨331 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (₨251) | ₨167 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (₨86) | ₨58 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (₨191) | ₨90 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (₨112) | ₨38 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (₨747) | ₨248 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (₨160) | ₨153 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (₨138) | ₨31 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (₨76) | ₨171 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (₨672) | ₨787 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (₨108) | ₨91 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (₨72) | ₨38 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zambia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (₨20,965) | ₨37,202 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (₨103,122) | ₨23,227 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (₨9,592) | ₨5,797 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (₨123,746) | ₨25,043 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (₨107,247) | ₨16,133 | + 565% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (₨2,475) | ₨6,512 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (₨4,008) | ₨652 | + 515% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (₨25,574) | ₨30,817 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (₨14,437) | ₨11,976 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (₨520) | ₨538 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zambia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (₨7,219) | ₨2,477 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (₨3,506) | ₨2,797 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (₨7,631) | ₨4,303 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (₨9,487) | ₨3,087 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zambia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (₨1,484,957) | ₨1,248,440 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (₨110) | ₨104 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (₨3,487) | ₨1,115 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zambia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (₨1,444) | ₨144 | + 901% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (₨496) | ₨241 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (₨3,506) | ₨891 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (₨225) | ₨413 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (₨160) | ₨226 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (₨436) | ₨274 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (₨116) | ₨170 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (₨110) | ₨96 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (₨681) | ₨309 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Zambia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (₨1,527) | ₨1,438 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (₨598) | ₨603 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨825) | ₨1,419 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (₨3,856) | ₨1,942 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨733 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (₨268) | ₨229 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (₨102) | ₨183 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (₨74,248) | ₨50,214 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (₨8) | ₨1.43 | + 477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (₨2,171) | ₨1,560 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (₨182) | ₨267 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,884 prices entered by 1,250 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 77% more expensive than in India
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