Cost of living in Zambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 139 Kwacha (₨1,011) | ₨477 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 Kwacha (₨538) | ₨617 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Kwacha (₨304) | ₨253 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Kwacha (₨126) | ₨111 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Kwacha (₨150) | ₨146 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 Kwacha (₨347) | ₨85 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Kwacha (₨980) | ₨736 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47 Kwacha (₨343) | ₨147 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Kwacha (₨133) | ₨52 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 Kwacha (₨241) | ₨285 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kwacha (₨1,192) | ₨1,607 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 Kwacha (₨164) | ₨133 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Kwacha (₨93) | ₨80 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,861 Kwacha (₨86,321) | ₨65,208 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,814 Kwacha (₨56,871) | ₨40,675 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (₨4,864) | ₨11,662 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (₨109,164) | ₨44,902 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (₨48,988) | ₨32,659 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (₨2,547) | ₨8,932 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 829 Kwacha (₨6,036) | ₨2,572 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (₨18,194) | ₨44,098 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (₨14,417) | ₨23,617 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (₨952) | ₨667 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨364) | ₨516 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (₨5,775) | ₨3,054 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (₨4,874) | ₨5,408 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (₨6,059) | ₨8,399 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (₨9,142) | ₨5,912 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (₨122) | ₨107 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 448 Kwacha (₨3,261) | ₨2,108 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (₨272) | ₨260 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (₨364) | ₨616 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (₨2,724) | ₨1,831 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 Kwacha (₨1,019) | ₨463 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (₨282) | ₨350 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (₨769) | ₨441 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (₨205) | ₨189 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (₨194) | ₨169 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (₨1,202) | ₨480 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 263 Kwacha (₨1,912) | ₨1,849 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 221 Kwacha (₨1,611) | ₨1,458 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨1,456) | ₨2,679 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 434 Kwacha (₨3,158) | ₨3,680 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (₨327) | ₨850 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (₨221) | ₨437 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (₨109) | ₨435 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (₨28,333) | ₨58,894 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kwacha (₨6,691) | ₨4,106 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Kwacha (₨254) | ₨267 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,935 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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