- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76 Kwacha (¥693) | ¥1,006 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 57 Kwacha (¥518) | ¥711 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Kwacha (¥341) | ¥445 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (¥136) | ¥198 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (¥139) | ¥270 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (¥108) | ¥689 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Kwacha (¥534) | ¥889 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (¥232) | ¥637 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (¥115) | ¥430 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (¥145) | ¥262 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Kwacha (¥971) | ¥1,549 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Kwacha (¥158) | ¥212 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Kwacha (¥82) | ¥195 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,265 Kwacha (¥111,501) | ¥242,113 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,917 Kwacha (¥53,792) | ¥121,422 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (¥7,398) | ¥21,895 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,564 Kwacha (¥105,130) | ¥116,929 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,616 Kwacha (¥41,969) | ¥79,022 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (¥9,444) | ¥12,611 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 Kwacha (¥4,831) | ¥4,156 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,491 Kwacha (¥40,828) | ¥55,558 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,274 Kwacha (¥11,584) | ¥16,830 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (¥542) | ¥693 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kwacha (¥627) | ¥1,827 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 413 Kwacha (¥3,752) | ¥7,207 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 438 Kwacha (¥3,983) | ¥4,012 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 862 Kwacha (¥7,834) | ¥8,544 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 843 Kwacha (¥7,660) | ¥15,007 | - 49% | |
| 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 (¥1,551,183) | ¥2,657,440 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Kwacha (¥130) | ¥147 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 566 Kwacha (¥5,143) | ¥11,877 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (¥340) | ¥1,278 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha (¥447) | ¥1,016 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 345 Kwacha (¥3,141) | ¥4,123 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 Kwacha (¥424) | ¥630 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (¥259) | ¥711 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (¥380) | ¥484 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (¥214) | ¥145 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (¥133) | ¥213 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 Kwacha (¥654) | ¥2,946 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266 Kwacha (¥2,423) | ¥4,119 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Kwacha (¥974) | ¥3,373 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (¥2,727) | ¥12,005 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 Kwacha (¥3,715) | ¥8,157 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 Kwacha (¥571) | ¥903 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha (¥295) | ¥498 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (¥203) | ¥551 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,642 Kwacha (¥33,111) | ¥49,094 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 Kwacha (¥25) | ¥56 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 Kwacha (¥5,834) | ¥10,056 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 Kwacha (¥260) | ¥474 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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