Cost of living in Zambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Kwacha (¥483) | ¥1,145 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73 Kwacha (¥559) | ¥719 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Kwacha (¥314) | ¥437 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (¥168) | ¥211 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kwacha (¥201) | ¥282 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kwacha (¥107) | ¥815 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Kwacha (¥849) | ¥951 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Kwacha (¥367) | ¥984 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (¥148) | ¥421 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kwacha (¥130) | ¥268 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 Kwacha (¥1,199) | ¥1,770 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 Kwacha (¥146) | ¥217 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kwacha (¥94) | ¥225 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,033 Kwacha (¥91,572) | ¥194,768 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,517 Kwacha (¥72,421) | ¥126,641 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (¥5,086) | ¥21,178 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (¥114,151) | ¥142,258 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (¥51,225) | ¥80,836 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (¥2,664) | ¥13,643 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kwacha (¥2,664) | ¥3,988 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (¥19,025) | ¥59,521 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (¥15,075) | ¥17,809 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (¥996) | ¥665 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Zambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (¥6,039) | ¥7,941 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (¥5,096) | ¥4,162 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (¥6,336) | ¥7,471 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (¥9,560) | ¥15,388 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Zambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (¥128) | ¥161 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (¥284) | ¥1,370 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (¥381) | ¥1,955 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (¥2,848) | ¥3,523 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 Kwacha (¥372) | ¥2,205 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (¥295) | ¥648 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (¥804) | ¥409 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (¥215) | ¥143 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (¥203) | ¥184 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (¥1,257) | ¥3,583 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Zambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Kwacha (¥1,522) | ¥4,280 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (¥1,103) | ¥3,593 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (¥1,522) | ¥20,657 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (¥3,044) | ¥6,242 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (¥342) | ¥1,034 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (¥231) | ¥533 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (¥114) | ¥526 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (¥29,627) | ¥58,872 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 Kwacha (¥1,903) | ¥11,178 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Kwacha (¥294) | ¥554 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 633 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Zambia is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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