- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Kwacha (¥657) | ¥1,037 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (¥474) | ¥692 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Kwacha (¥322) | ¥436 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (¥139) | ¥203 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (¥146) | ¥287 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (¥106) | ¥777 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (¥521) | ¥927 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (¥249) | ¥688 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kwacha (¥99) | ¥416 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (¥127) | ¥277 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Kwacha (¥823) | ¥1,538 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (¥173) | ¥199 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (¥79) | ¥198 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,071 Kwacha (¥133,007) | ¥228,794 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,254 Kwacha (¥59,118) | ¥126,664 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 784 Kwacha (¥7,415) | ¥21,159 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,444 Kwacha (¥127,079) | ¥113,754 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,371 Kwacha (¥50,770) | ¥74,885 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,299 Kwacha (¥12,280) | ¥12,611 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 444 Kwacha (¥4,196) | ¥4,094 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,408 Kwacha (¥41,668) | ¥55,558 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Kwacha (¥13,237) | ¥16,830 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (¥473) | ¥693 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 Kwacha (¥639) | ¥1,849 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 448 Kwacha (¥4,231) | ¥6,923 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 524 Kwacha (¥4,956) | ¥4,215 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,019 Kwacha (¥9,636) | ¥8,395 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 903 Kwacha (¥8,537) | ¥13,972 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,028 Kwacha (¥2,004,155) | ¥2,590,890 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (¥127) | ¥145 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 352 Kwacha (¥3,329) | ¥11,257 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Kwacha (¥188) | ¥1,278 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 Kwacha (¥373) | ¥1,016 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Kwacha (¥3,021) | ¥3,622 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (¥473) | ¥630 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (¥270) | ¥707 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kwacha (¥380) | ¥455 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (¥211) | ¥137 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (¥146) | ¥217 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 Kwacha (¥788) | ¥2,939 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Kwacha (¥2,719) | ¥4,071 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 Kwacha (¥913) | ¥3,365 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (¥2,836) | ¥14,181 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 432 Kwacha (¥4,085) | ¥7,768 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Kwacha (¥504) | ¥964 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Kwacha (¥273) | ¥487 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (¥207) | ¥586 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,268 Kwacha (¥30,889) | ¥49,094 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.53 Kwacha (¥33) | ¥56 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 620 Kwacha (¥5,861) | ¥10,451 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kwacha (¥264) | ¥468 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,313 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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