Cost of living in Zambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 219 Kwacha (₨2,292) | ₨609 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 56 Kwacha (₨586) | ₨658 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Kwacha (₨436) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Kwacha (₨179) | ₨111 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (₨155) | ₨122 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (₨110) | ₨115 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (₨576) | ₨513 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 Kwacha (₨348) | ₨182 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32 Kwacha (₨331) | ₨47 | + 611% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 Kwacha (₨324) | ₨366 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 123 Kwacha (₨1,286) | ₨2,635 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Kwacha (₨216) | ₨127 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 Kwacha (₨102) | ₨56 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,428 Kwacha (₨119,742) | ₨56,028 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,611 Kwacha (₨48,318) | ₨37,189 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (₨8,527) | ₨9,197 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (₨157,174) | ₨50,256 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,000 Kwacha (₨94,305) | ₨30,769 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (₨10,885) | ₨8,410 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Kwacha (₨3,143) | ₨2,495 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,580 Kwacha (₨47,990) | ₨40,044 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Kwacha (₨22,004) | ₨11,962 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 78 Kwacha (₨819) | ₨600 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (₨524) | ₨797 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 486 Kwacha (₨5,090) | ₨2,116 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 409 Kwacha (₨4,288) | ₨3,603 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621 Kwacha (₨6,509) | ₨6,737 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 606 Kwacha (₨6,348) | ₨5,639 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha (₨1,787,828) | ₨1,997,080 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Kwacha (₨188) | ₨112 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 448 Kwacha (₨4,695) | ₨1,909 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (₨391) | ₨311 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (₨524) | ₨401 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 390 Kwacha (₨4,088) | ₨1,486 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47 Kwacha (₨489) | ₨514 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (₨406) | ₨303 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (₨438) | ₨309 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (₨252) | ₨189 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 Kwacha (₨212) | ₨133 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 174 Kwacha (₨1,827) | ₨394 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 180 Kwacha (₨1,889) | ₨1,486 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 Kwacha (₨977) | ₨1,191 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (₨3,143) | ₨3,713 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 393 Kwacha (₨4,123) | ₨3,615 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (₨471) | ₨885 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Kwacha (₨375) | ₨325 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 Kwacha (₨139) | ₨393 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,697 Kwacha (₨59,694) | ₨55,804 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.75 Kwacha (₨39) | ₨4.62 | + 749% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 667 Kwacha (₨6,988) | ₨4,249 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Kwacha (₨366) | ₨216 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,181 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan
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