Cost of living in Zambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 Kwacha (¥427) | ¥1,041 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53 Kwacha (¥408) | ¥713 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Kwacha (¥318) | ¥467 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Kwacha (¥131) | ¥215 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (¥113) | ¥287 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (¥81) | ¥484 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (¥420) | ¥1,246 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kwacha (¥254) | ¥610 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kwacha (¥139) | ¥381 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Kwacha (¥88) | ¥267 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 Kwacha (¥938) | ¥1,801 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 Kwacha (¥113) | ¥223 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Kwacha (¥74) | ¥242 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,428 Kwacha (¥87,384) | ¥197,391 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,611 Kwacha (¥35,261) | ¥112,128 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (¥6,223) | ¥15,296 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (¥114,701) | ¥119,023 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,000 Kwacha (¥68,821) | ¥92,673 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (¥7,944) | ¥11,742 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kwacha (¥2,294) | ¥3,714 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,580 Kwacha (¥35,022) | ¥37,069 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,372 Kwacha (¥10,491) | ¥10,892 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 Kwacha (¥597) | ¥749 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85 Kwacha (¥652) | ¥1,906 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 486 Kwacha (¥3,715) | ¥6,528 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 409 Kwacha (¥3,130) | ¥4,644 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621 Kwacha (¥4,750) | ¥7,956 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 606 Kwacha (¥4,632) | ¥13,013 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha (¥1,304,706) | ¥2,936,380 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 Kwacha (¥114) | ¥143 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 590 Kwacha (¥4,511) | ¥9,633 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (¥286) | ¥1,406 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha (¥376) | ¥929 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 306 Kwacha (¥2,337) | ¥8,740 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 Kwacha (¥357) | ¥554 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (¥297) | ¥669 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (¥320) | ¥525 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (¥184) | ¥218 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 Kwacha (¥110) | ¥251 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 Kwacha (¥493) | ¥2,654 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 Kwacha (¥1,608) | ¥3,633 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 Kwacha (¥713) | ¥3,165 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (¥2,294) | ¥15,347 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 297 Kwacha (¥2,274) | ¥6,734 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Kwacha (¥419) | ¥809 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha (¥241) | ¥511 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (¥114) | ¥509 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,697 Kwacha (¥43,563) | ¥47,454 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.75 Kwacha (¥29) | ¥26 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 667 Kwacha (¥5,100) | ¥8,766 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 Kwacha (¥229) | ¥477 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,514 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Zambia is 48% cheaper than in Japan
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