- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 Kwacha (Rp 86,323) | Rp 65,531 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 Kwacha (Rp 69,686) | Rp 49,511 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Kwacha (Rp 44,820) | Rp 30,885 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Rp 17,846) | Rp 18,934 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Rp 18,213) | Rp 22,695 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (Rp 14,139) | Rp 14,388 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Kwacha (Rp 70,165) | Rp 60,646 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (Rp 30,554) | Rp 37,954 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (Rp 15,133) | Rp 18,653 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (Rp 19,106) | Rp 31,286 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Kwacha (Rp 127,660) | Rp 371,771 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Kwacha (Rp 20,795) | Rp 18,926 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Kwacha (Rp 10,775) | Rp 15,260 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,265 Kwacha (Rp 14,657,046) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,917 Kwacha (Rp 7,071,151) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (Rp 972,497) | Rp 887,496 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,564 Kwacha (Rp 13,819,534) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,616 Kwacha (Rp 5,516,915) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (Rp 1,241,484) | Rp 667,380 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 Kwacha (Rp 635,021) | Rp 252,522 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,491 Kwacha (Rp 5,366,920) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,274 Kwacha (Rp 1,522,698) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (Rp 71,194) | Rp 59,625 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kwacha (Rp 82,386) | Rp 55,089 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 413 Kwacha (Rp 493,265) | Rp 659,239 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 438 Kwacha (Rp 523,600) | Rp 428,524 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 862 Kwacha (Rp 1,029,764) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 843 Kwacha (Rp 1,006,925) | Rp 936,471 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha (Rp 203,906,759) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Kwacha (Rp 17,098) | Rp 8,791 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 566 Kwacha (Rp 676,091) | Rp 382,650 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Rp 44,632) | Rp 24,611 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha (Rp 58,762) | Rp 90,441 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 Kwacha (Rp 379,145) | Rp 332,164 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 Kwacha (Rp 55,791) | Rp 45,296 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (Rp 34,093) | Rp 23,390 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (Rp 49,946) | Rp 32,514 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (Rp 28,105) | Rp 15,188 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (Rp 17,509) | Rp 12,682 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Kwacha (Rp 83,282) | Rp 81,236 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 290 Kwacha (Rp 346,180) | Rp 211,083 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Kwacha (Rp 127,969) | Rp 98,679 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (Rp 358,524) | Rp 460,234 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 Kwacha (Rp 488,309) | Rp 497,062 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 Kwacha (Rp 75,049) | Rp 118,309 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha (Rp 38,833) | Rp 45,661 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (Rp 26,678) | Rp 54,748 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,642 Kwacha (Rp 4,352,513) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 Kwacha (Rp 3,319) | Rp 1,846 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 Kwacha (Rp 766,905) | Rp 521,125 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 Kwacha (Rp 34,176) | Rp 24,789 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,198 prices entered by 346 different people.
Cost of living in Zambia is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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