Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Zambia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 Kwacha (Rp 43,510) | Rp 55,068 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 Kwacha (Rp 42,026) | Rp 58,183 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Kwacha (Rp 21,703) | Rp 31,308 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Kwacha (Rp 18,270) | Rp 23,300 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 39 Kwacha (Rp 22,518) | Rp 30,367 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Kwacha (Rp 16,482) | Rp 14,479 | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 310 Kwacha (Rp 180,080) | Rp 67,619 | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 68 Kwacha (Rp 39,782) | Rp 46,085 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Kwacha (Rp 12,274) | Rp 20,806 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kwacha (Rp 13,511) | Rp 34,093 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 314 Kwacha (Rp 182,698) | Rp 344,694 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Kwacha (Rp 17,536) | Rp 18,823 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kwacha (Rp 15,720) | Rp 14,432 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Zambia is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,033 Kwacha (Rp 11,642,610) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,771 Kwacha (Rp 3,935,386) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 Kwacha (Rp 316,313) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (Rp 8,717,574) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,972 Kwacha (Rp 2,889,556) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 405 Kwacha (Rp 235,337) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,207 Kwacha (Rp 1,863,916) | Rp 378,883 | + 392% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,682 Kwacha (Rp 1,558,423) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Kwacha (Rp 4,068,201) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 111% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Kwacha (Rp 26,153) | Rp 91,402 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (Rp 29,059) | Rp 80,207 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Zambia is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (Rp 290,586) | Rp 759,724 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Kwacha (Rp 290,586) | Rp 458,661 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,042 Kwacha (Rp 1,186,665) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 Kwacha (Rp 1,046,109) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Zambia is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 355,205 Kwacha (Rp 206,435,051) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 Kwacha (Rp 19,302) | Rp 12,334 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 992 Kwacha (Rp 576,638) | Rp 199,904 | + 188% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Zambia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116 Kwacha (Rp 67,268) | Rp 22,456 | + 200% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72 Kwacha (Rp 41,795) | Rp 96,147 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 337 Kwacha (Rp 195,579) | Rp 275,446 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 Kwacha (Rp 50,286) | Rp 66,604 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Kwacha (Rp 35,561) | Rp 26,592 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (Rp 34,870) | Rp 33,023 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kwacha (Rp 23,247) | Rp 27,953 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (Rp 14,529) | Rp 12,305 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Zambia is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Kwacha (Rp 290,586) | Rp 261,890 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 69 Kwacha (Rp 40,217) | Rp 104,570 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (Rp 174,351) | Rp 496,791 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (Rp 232,469) | Rp 379,769 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Kwacha (Rp 29,059) | Rp 149,637 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Kwacha (Rp 20,341) | Rp 38,584 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 Kwacha (Rp 34,511) | Rp 50,891 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000 Kwacha (Rp 3,487,029) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (Rp 1,162) | Rp 2,388 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 Kwacha (Rp 271,575) | Rp 433,566 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 49 Kwacha (Rp 28,631) | Rp 42,633 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
581.172
IDR
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is about the same as in Indonesia
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