Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 46% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 Kwacha (Rp 26,605) | Rp 48,150 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 Kwacha (Rp 47,158) | Rp 54,894 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Kwacha (Rp 17,175) | Rp 30,099 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Rp 9,850) | Rp 20,570 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Kwacha (Rp 13,128) | Rp 25,479 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Kwacha (Rp 26,264) | Rp 16,222 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Kwacha (Rp 45,324) | Rp 59,701 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47 Kwacha (Rp 30,141) | Rp 37,956 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 Kwacha (Rp 9,975) | Rp 19,374 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Kwacha (Rp 14,032) | Rp 34,923 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126 Kwacha (Rp 80,599) | Rp 356,233 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 Kwacha (Rp 12,205) | Rp 19,537 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kwacha (Rp 7,861) | Rp 19,724 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,861 Kwacha (Rp 7,565,466) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,814 Kwacha (Rp 4,984,340) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (Rp 426,282) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (Rp 9,567,496) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (Rp 4,293,446) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Rp 223,242) | Rp 813,523 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 829 Kwacha (Rp 528,995) | Rp 354,270 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (Rp 1,594,583) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (Rp 1,263,528) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (Rp 83,447) | Rp 60,481 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (Rp 31,892) | Rp 67,068 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (Rp 506,133) | Rp 655,630 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (Rp 427,149) | Rp 423,397 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (Rp 531,065) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (Rp 801,240) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (Rp 10,702) | Rp 8,988 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 448 Kwacha (Rp 285,770) | Rp 237,123 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Rp 23,821) | Rp 23,300 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Rp 31,892) | Rp 87,183 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (Rp 238,724) | Rp 254,843 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 Kwacha (Rp 89,297) | Rp 49,080 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Rp 24,737) | Rp 19,454 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (Rp 67,401) | Rp 36,205 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (Rp 17,983) | Rp 18,007 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Rp 16,974) | Rp 11,130 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Rp 105,317) | Rp 86,706 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 263 Kwacha (Rp 167,537) | Rp 166,095 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 221 Kwacha (Rp 141,179) | Rp 104,958 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Rp 127,567) | Rp 520,784 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 434 Kwacha (Rp 276,805) | Rp 388,033 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (Rp 28,666) | Rp 111,803 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (Rp 19,366) | Rp 35,619 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (Rp 9,579) | Rp 47,498 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (Rp 2,483,212) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kwacha (Rp 586,424) | Rp 579,157 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Kwacha (Rp 22,260) | Rp 28,887 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,006 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
637.833
IDR
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia
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