Cost of living in Zambia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Zambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 266 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 147 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 68 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 45 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 26 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 86 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 48 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 258 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Zambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (Mex$ 4,517) | Mex$ 20,168 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (Mex$ 22,216) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (Mex$ 2,066) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (Mex$ 26,659) | Mex$ 12,625 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (Mex$ 23,105) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 721 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 399 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (Mex$ 5,510) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (Mex$ 3,110) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 115 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Zambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 967 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 718 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (Mex$ 1,644) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (Mex$ 2,044) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Zambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (Mex$ 319,911) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 559 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Zambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 91 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 205 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 592 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 74 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 60 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 69 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 239 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Zambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 358 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 155 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 723 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (Mex$ 831) | Mex$ 766 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 163 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 79 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 45 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (Mex$ 15,996) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (Mex$ 1.78) | Mex$ 2.23 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 888 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 78 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,805 prices entered by 964 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.889
MXN
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Cost of living in Zambia is about the same as in Mexico
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