- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Kwacha (₨787) | ₨528 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (₨567) | ₨604 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Kwacha (₨386) | ₨214 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (₨167) | ₨108 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (₨175) | ₨121 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (₨127) | ₨82 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (₨624) | ₨437 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (₨298) | ₨153 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kwacha (₨118) | ₨40 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (₨152) | ₨314 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Kwacha (₨986) | ₨2,141 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (₨207) | ₨117 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (₨94) | ₨55 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,071 Kwacha (₨159,280) | ₨57,018 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,254 Kwacha (₨70,795) | ₨35,866 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 784 Kwacha (₨8,880) | ₨7,949 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,444 Kwacha (₨152,180) | ₨44,615 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,371 Kwacha (₨60,798) | ₨25,314 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,299 Kwacha (₨14,706) | ₨6,795 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 444 Kwacha (₨5,024) | ₨2,652 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,408 Kwacha (₨49,899) | ₨39,920 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Kwacha (₨15,851) | ₨11,091 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (₨567) | ₨499 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 Kwacha (₨766) | ₨947 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 448 Kwacha (₨5,067) | ₨2,542 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 524 Kwacha (₨5,935) | ₨4,026 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,019 Kwacha (₨11,540) | ₨6,025 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 903 Kwacha (₨10,224) | ₨5,302 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,028 Kwacha (₨2,400,027) | ₨1,796,100 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (₨152) | ₨89 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 352 Kwacha (₨3,987) | ₨2,526 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Kwacha (₨225) | ₨227 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 Kwacha (₨447) | ₨639 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Kwacha (₨3,618) | ₨2,133 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (₨567) | ₨444 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (₨323) | ₨268 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kwacha (₨455) | ₨340 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (₨253) | ₨142 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (₨175) | ₨109 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 Kwacha (₨944) | ₨627 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Kwacha (₨3,256) | ₨1,501 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 Kwacha (₨1,094) | ₨1,126 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (₨3,396) | ₨3,688 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 432 Kwacha (₨4,891) | ₨3,095 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Kwacha (₨604) | ₨526 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Kwacha (₨327) | ₨391 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (₨248) | ₨548 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,268 Kwacha (₨36,991) | ₨54,726 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.53 Kwacha (₨40) | ₨28 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 620 Kwacha (₨7,019) | ₨3,850 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kwacha (₨316) | ₨182 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,888 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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