Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kwacha (Rp 169,797) | Rp 62,230 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 61 Kwacha (Rp 49,149) | Rp 52,137 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Kwacha (Rp 43,451) | Rp 30,582 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (Rp 17,553) | Rp 18,388 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kwacha (Rp 15,270) | Rp 26,104 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Kwacha (Rp 63,051) | Rp 14,341 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 187 Kwacha (Rp 150,157) | Rp 77,272 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (Rp 31,072) | Rp 38,806 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Kwacha (Rp 25,031) | Rp 19,485 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 Kwacha (Rp 26,560) | Rp 32,212 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kwacha (Rp 131,368) | Rp 339,997 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Kwacha (Rp 16,403) | Rp 15,796 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kwacha (Rp 11,732) | Rp 17,158 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,133 Kwacha (Rp 11,339,643) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,171 Kwacha (Rp 8,962,916) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,017 Kwacha (Rp 815,591) | Rp 772,430 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (Rp 12,035,283) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (Rp 5,400,873) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Rp 280,823) | Rp 502,555 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 829 Kwacha (Rp 665,440) | Rp 285,184 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,580 Kwacha (Rp 3,674,733) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,185 Kwacha (Rp 1,752,891) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 115 Kwacha (Rp 92,269) | Rp 69,682 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (Rp 40,118) | Rp 51,169 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,072 Kwacha (Rp 859,897) | Rp 655,076 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (Rp 681,959) | Rp 457,119 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 Kwacha (Rp 915,861) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 991 Kwacha (Rp 794,960) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Kwacha (Rp 14,083) | Rp 9,156 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 448 Kwacha (Rp 359,479) | Rp 330,672 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Rp 29,965) | Rp 30,938 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Rp 40,118) | Rp 82,186 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 390 Kwacha (Rp 313,047) | Rp 280,243 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 Kwacha (Rp 112,329) | Rp 38,725 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Rp 31,117) | Rp 26,962 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 Kwacha (Rp 72,212) | Rp 34,072 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 Kwacha (Rp 21,087) | Rp 16,791 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Rp 21,690) | Rp 13,618 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Rp 132,482) | Rp 63,841 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 263 Kwacha (Rp 210,751) | Rp 184,270 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 167 Kwacha (Rp 133,812) | Rp 105,975 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Rp 160,470) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 434 Kwacha (Rp 348,202) | Rp 413,601 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (Rp 36,059) | Rp 152,100 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Kwacha (Rp 26,964) | Rp 44,543 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (Rp 12,050) | Rp 59,628 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,000 Kwacha (Rp 6,418,817) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kwacha (Rp 737,683) | Rp 597,783 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Kwacha (Rp 28,001) | Rp 24,831 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,336 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
802.352
IDR
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia
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