Cost of living in Zambia compared to Ireland
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Zambia is 75% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Zambia | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Kwacha (€1.75) | €18 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 Kwacha (€2.70) | €11 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Kwacha (€1.37) | €5.12 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Kwacha (€0.85) | €1.40 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 Kwacha (€1.12) | €4.65 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (€0.43) | €2.98 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144 Kwacha (€5.06) | €6 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (€1.37) | €2.73 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 Kwacha (€0.61) | €1.68 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (€0.64) | €2.83 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Kwacha (€4.59) | €14 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Kwacha (€1.13) | €2.99 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (€0.60) | €1.78 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Zambia is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Zambia | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,033 Kwacha (€705) | €2,691 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,771 Kwacha (€238) | €2,053 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544 Kwacha (€19) | €252 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (€528) | €1,886 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,972 Kwacha (€175) | €1,466 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 405 Kwacha (€14) | €167 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,207 Kwacha (€113) | €40 | + 182% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,682 Kwacha (€94) | €374 | - 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Kwacha (€246) | €111 | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Kwacha (€1.58) | €12 | - 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (€1.76) | €16 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Zambia is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Zambia | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Kwacha (€18) | €90 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Kwacha (€18) | €46 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800 Kwacha (€28) | €101 | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,800 Kwacha (€63) | €103 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Zambia is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Zambia | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 Kwacha (€21,127) | €30,083 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 Kwacha (€1.23) | €1.73 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 749 Kwacha (€26) | €74 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Zambia is 72% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Zambia | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (€1.76) | €9 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (€1.76) | €17 | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Kwacha (€11) | €64 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50 Kwacha (€1.76) | €5.54 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 Kwacha (€0.84) | €4.48 | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (€2.11) | €7 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 Kwacha (€1.41) | €2.77 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25 Kwacha (€0.88) | €3.03 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Zambia is 73% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Zambia | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €55 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100 Kwacha (€3.52) | €24 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (€11) | €206 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (€14) | €100 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Kwacha (€1.76) | €13 | - 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Kwacha (€1.23) | €3.70 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Kwacha (€0.71) | €7 | - 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000 Kwacha (€211) | €748 | - 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (€0.07) | €0.33 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 Kwacha (€21) | €56 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 58 Kwacha (€2.05) | €15 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 934 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Zambia is 62% cheaper than in Ireland
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