- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Kwacha (Rp 86,453) | Rp 65,768 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (Rp 62,331) | Rp 50,359 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Kwacha (Rp 42,405) | Rp 30,553 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (Rp 18,326) | Rp 19,126 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (Rp 19,197) | Rp 24,465 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (Rp 13,985) | Rp 14,807 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (Rp 68,569) | Rp 65,437 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (Rp 32,747) | Rp 37,029 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kwacha (Rp 12,968) | Rp 18,101 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (Rp 16,697) | Rp 31,611 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Kwacha (Rp 108,302) | Rp 359,792 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (Rp 22,730) | Rp 18,890 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (Rp 10,361) | Rp 16,216 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,071 Kwacha (Rp 17,497,345) | Rp 12,243,200 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,254 Kwacha (Rp 7,777,051) | Rp 9,210,940 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 784 Kwacha (Rp 975,487) | Rp 898,240 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,444 Kwacha (Rp 16,717,441) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,371 Kwacha (Rp 6,678,819) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,299 Kwacha (Rp 1,615,477) | Rp 661,561 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 444 Kwacha (Rp 551,951) | Rp 275,158 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,408 Kwacha (Rp 5,481,533) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Kwacha (Rp 1,741,291) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (Rp 62,262) | Rp 59,284 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 Kwacha (Rp 84,123) | Rp 56,773 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 448 Kwacha (Rp 556,623) | Rp 612,994 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 524 Kwacha (Rp 651,951) | Rp 413,561 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,019 Kwacha (Rp 1,267,679) | Rp 987,674 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 903 Kwacha (Rp 1,123,112) | Rp 827,434 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,028 Kwacha (Rp 263,650,169) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (Rp 16,715) | Rp 8,760 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 352 Kwacha (Rp 437,952) | Rp 371,911 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Kwacha (Rp 24,723) | Rp 24,611 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 Kwacha (Rp 49,056) | Rp 84,995 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Kwacha (Rp 397,414) | Rp 352,309 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (Rp 62,271) | Rp 45,191 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (Rp 35,473) | Rp 22,842 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kwacha (Rp 50,000) | Rp 33,755 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (Rp 27,758) | Rp 14,477 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (Rp 19,264) | Rp 13,066 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 Kwacha (Rp 103,647) | Rp 91,137 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Kwacha (Rp 357,706) | Rp 209,668 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 Kwacha (Rp 120,150) | Rp 99,420 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (Rp 373,041) | Rp 399,376 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 432 Kwacha (Rp 537,334) | Rp 482,715 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Kwacha (Rp 66,359) | Rp 130,862 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Kwacha (Rp 35,882) | Rp 47,236 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (Rp 27,210) | Rp 57,031 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,268 Kwacha (Rp 4,063,556) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.53 Kwacha (Rp 4,386) | Rp 1,544 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 620 Kwacha (Rp 771,015) | Rp 552,469 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kwacha (Rp 34,734) | Rp 24,285 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,241 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1243.469
IDR
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ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia
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