Cost of living in Zambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Kwacha (₨756) | ₨851 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Kwacha (₨942) | ₨952 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 61 Kwacha (₨882) | ₨348 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Kwacha (₨304) | ₨168 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46 Kwacha (₨670) | ₨282 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Kwacha (₨392) | ₨250 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 181 Kwacha (₨2,624) | ₨1,139 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (₨563) | ₨290 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Kwacha (₨483) | ₨122 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Kwacha (₨266) | ₨549 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 163 Kwacha (₨2,362) | ₨2,784 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Kwacha (₨379) | ₨289 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 Kwacha (₨253) | ₨191 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,083 Kwacha (₨73,647) | ₨115,670 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,000 Kwacha (₨362,257) | ₨70,950 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,325 Kwacha (₨33,696) | ₨25,995 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Kwacha (₨434,709) | ₨59,502 | + 631% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,000 Kwacha (₨376,747) | ₨50,821 | + 641% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 Kwacha (₨8,694) | ₨20,152 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 972 Kwacha (₨14,080) | ₨2,097 | + 572% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,200 Kwacha (₨89,840) | ₨71,636 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Kwacha (₨50,716) | ₨23,262 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 Kwacha (₨1,826) | ₨1,718 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 Kwacha (₨25,358) | ₨3,426 | + 640% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (₨12,317) | ₨6,254 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850 Kwacha (₨26,807) | ₨13,199 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,300 Kwacha (₨33,328) | ₨8,569 | + 289% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 360,000 Kwacha (₨5,216,503) | ₨4,456,060 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Kwacha (₨385) | ₨270 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 Kwacha (₨12,248) | ₨4,626 | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 350 Kwacha (₨5,072) | ₨1,015 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Kwacha (₨1,741) | ₨1,391 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 850 Kwacha (₨12,317) | ₨3,667 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Kwacha (₨790) | ₨521 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (₨562) | ₨922 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (₨1,531) | ₨736 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (₨409) | ₨249 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (₨386) | ₨242 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (₨2,393) | ₨860 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Zambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370 Kwacha (₨5,364) | ₨3,545 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (₨2,101) | ₨2,089 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (₨2,898) | ₨2,959 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 Kwacha (₨13,546) | ₨7,109 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 Kwacha (₨942) | ₨669 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Kwacha (₨358) | ₨1,106 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,000 Kwacha (₨260,825) | ₨119,622 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 Kwacha (₨29) | ₨3.79 | + 664% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526 Kwacha (₨7,627) | ₨3,764 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Kwacha (₨640) | ₨415 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,849 prices entered by 470 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan
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