Cost of living in Zambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Kwacha (₨737) | ₨519 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73 Kwacha (₨853) | ₨742 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Kwacha (₨480) | ₨215 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (₨256) | ₨119 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kwacha (₨307) | ₨168 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kwacha (₨163) | ₨102 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Kwacha (₨1,296) | ₨658 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Kwacha (₨560) | ₨194 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (₨226) | ₨51 | + 340% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kwacha (₨199) | ₨220 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 Kwacha (₨1,831) | ₨2,141 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 Kwacha (₨222) | ₨170 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kwacha (₨143) | ₨77 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,033 Kwacha (₨139,789) | ₨65,360 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,517 Kwacha (₨110,554) | ₨44,450 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (₨7,764) | ₨14,918 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (₨174,255) | ₨47,849 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (₨78,198) | ₨35,800 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (₨4,066) | ₨10,123 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kwacha (₨4,066) | ₨2,270 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (₨29,043) | ₨53,975 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (₨23,013) | ₨18,356 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (₨1,520) | ₨851 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (₨9,218) | ₨4,868 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (₨7,780) | ₨7,670 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (₨9,672) | ₨17,357 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (₨14,593) | ₨8,106 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (₨195) | ₨146 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (₨434) | ₨237 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (₨581) | ₨572 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (₨4,348) | ₨1,768 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 Kwacha (₨568) | ₨1,267 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (₨451) | ₨575 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (₨1,228) | ₨371 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (₨328) | ₨352 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (₨309) | ₨116 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (₨1,918) | ₨681 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 25% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Kwacha (₨2,323) | ₨2,016 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (₨1,684) | ₨1,908 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨2,323) | ₨2,708 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (₨4,647) | ₨4,907 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (₨522) | ₨1,025 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (₨353) | ₨469 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (₨174) | ₨513 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (₨45,227) | ₨107,118 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 Kwacha (₨2,904) | ₨4,729 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 Kwacha (₨446) | ₨237 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 954 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan
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