Cost of living in Zambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Kwacha (Rp 54,954) | Rp 61,205 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73 Kwacha (Rp 63,549) | Rp 50,520 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Kwacha (Rp 35,746) | Rp 29,046 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (Rp 19,085) | Rp 20,601 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kwacha (Rp 22,896) | Rp 23,048 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kwacha (Rp 12,182) | Rp 14,630 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Kwacha (Rp 96,616) | Rp 66,405 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Kwacha (Rp 41,755) | Rp 43,134 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (Rp 16,841) | Rp 18,263 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kwacha (Rp 14,836) | Rp 34,771 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 Kwacha (Rp 136,440) | Rp 406,659 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 Kwacha (Rp 16,569) | Rp 17,291 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kwacha (Rp 10,671) | Rp 16,247 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,033 Kwacha (Rp 10,419,148) | Rp 11,852,300 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,517 Kwacha (Rp 8,240,124) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (Rp 578,688) | Rp 801,210 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (Rp 12,988,109) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (Rp 5,828,457) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (Rp 303,056) | Rp 505,106 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kwacha (Rp 303,056) | Rp 237,062 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (Rp 2,164,685) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (Rp 1,715,270) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (Rp 113,281) | Rp 57,323 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (Rp 687,087) | Rp 648,513 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (Rp 579,865) | Rp 480,172 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (Rp 720,934) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (Rp 1,087,702) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (Rp 14,528) | Rp 8,601 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (Rp 32,338) | Rp 22,598 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (Rp 43,294) | Rp 89,583 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (Rp 324,074) | Rp 204,790 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 Kwacha (Rp 42,332) | Rp 108,192 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Rp 33,581) | Rp 22,334 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (Rp 91,499) | Rp 30,094 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (Rp 24,412) | Rp 22,886 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Rp 23,042) | Rp 11,284 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Rp 142,971) | Rp 59,008 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Zambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Kwacha (Rp 173,175) | Rp 261,585 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (Rp 125,552) | Rp 99,216 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Rp 173,175) | Rp 251,127 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (Rp 346,350) | Rp 573,242 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (Rp 38,914) | Rp 159,890 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (Rp 26,289) | Rp 37,239 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (Rp 12,988) | Rp 65,361 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (Rp 3,371,021) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,849 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 Kwacha (Rp 216,468) | Rp 509,555 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Kwacha (Rp 33,399) | Rp 32,683 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 480 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia
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