Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (Rp 39,295) | Rp 45,378 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (Rp 48,958) | Rp 54,330 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (Rp 45,836) | Rp 27,591 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (Rp 15,788) | Rp 19,722 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (Rp 34,843) | Rp 26,707 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (Rp 20,361) | Rp 18,501 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (Rp 136,407) | Rp 56,542 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (Rp 29,273) | Rp 42,973 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (Rp 25,109) | Rp 22,558 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (Rp 13,837) | Rp 34,959 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (Rp 122,792) | Rp 337,317 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (Rp 19,720) | Rp 20,426 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (Rp 13,132) | Rp 17,971 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (Rp 3,828,175) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (Rp 18,830,176) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (Rp 1,751,530) | Rp 496,641 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (Rp 22,596,211) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (Rp 19,583,383) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (Rp 451,924) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (Rp 731,897) | Rp 400,530 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (Rp 4,669,884) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (Rp 2,636,225) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (Rp 94,904) | Rp 43,866 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (Rp 1,318,112) | Rp 624,572 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (Rp 640,226) | Rp 439,901 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (Rp 1,393,433) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (Rp 1,732,376) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (Rp 271,154,534) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (Rp 20,002) | Rp 11,904 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (Rp 636,672) | Rp 150,291 | + 324% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (Rp 263,622) | Rp 36,367 | + 625% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (Rp 90,481) | Rp 60,467 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (Rp 640,226) | Rp 313,421 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (Rp 41,048) | Rp 130,123 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Rp 29,211) | Rp 19,595 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (Rp 79,593) | Rp 34,558 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (Rp 21,235) | Rp 30,035 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Rp 20,044) | Rp 15,580 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Rp 124,367) | Rp 88,350 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (Rp 278,816) | Rp 216,012 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (Rp 109,215) | Rp 104,481 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Rp 150,641) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (Rp 704,118) | Rp 383,761 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (Rp 48,958) | Rp 36,298 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (Rp 18,622) | Rp 40,791 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (Rp 13,557,727) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (Rp 1,506) | Rp 2,029 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (Rp 396,476) | Rp 496,553 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (Rp 33,271) | Rp 35,528 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 746 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
753.207
IDR
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
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