Cost of living in Zambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (1,242 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (1,547 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (1,449 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (499 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (1,101 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (644 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (4,311 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (925 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (794 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (437 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (3,881 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (623 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (415 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (120,997 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (595,166 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (55,361 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (714,199 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (618,972 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (14,284 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (23,133 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (147,601 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (83,323 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (3,000 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (41,662 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (20,236 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (44,042 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (54,755 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (8,570,383 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (632 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (20,123 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (8,332 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 2078% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (2,860 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (20,236 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (1,297 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (923 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (2,516 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (671 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (634 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (3,931 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Zambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (8,813 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (3,452 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (4,761 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (22,255 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (1,547 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (589 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (428,519 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (48 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (12,531 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (1,052 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 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 426 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is about the same as in Nigeria
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