- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 Kwacha (₨849) | ₨557 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 Kwacha (₨686) | ₨619 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Kwacha (₨441) | ₨219 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (₨176) | ₨108 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (₨179) | ₨122 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha (₨139) | ₨79 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Kwacha (₨690) | ₨613 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (₨301) | ₨156 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha (₨149) | ₨39 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha (₨188) | ₨283 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Kwacha (₨1,256) | ₨2,980 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Kwacha (₨205) | ₨116 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Kwacha (₨106) | ₨57 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,265 Kwacha (₨144,189) | ₨56,589 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,917 Kwacha (₨69,562) | ₨35,418 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha (₨9,567) | ₨8,319 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,564 Kwacha (₨135,950) | ₨46,212 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,616 Kwacha (₨54,273) | ₨29,470 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha (₨12,213) | ₨6,959 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 Kwacha (₨6,247) | ₨2,729 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,491 Kwacha (₨52,797) | ₨41,526 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,274 Kwacha (₨14,980) | ₨11,677 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (₨700) | ₨499 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kwacha (₨810) | ₨1,031 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 413 Kwacha (₨4,853) | ₨2,663 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 438 Kwacha (₨5,151) | ₨4,551 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 862 Kwacha (₨10,130) | ₨6,644 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 843 Kwacha (₨9,906) | ₨6,006 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha (₨2,005,934) | ₨2,115,150 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Kwacha (₨168) | ₨92 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 566 Kwacha (₨6,651) | ₨2,561 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (₨439) | ₨241 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha (₨578) | ₨748 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 Kwacha (₨3,730) | ₨2,396 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 Kwacha (₨549) | ₨445 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (₨335) | ₨320 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha (₨491) | ₨365 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha (₨276) | ₨158 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (₨172) | ₨112 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Kwacha (₨819) | ₨589 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 0% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 290 Kwacha (₨3,406) | ₨1,589 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Kwacha (₨1,259) | ₨1,181 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (₨3,527) | ₨3,978 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 Kwacha (₨4,804) | ₨3,176 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 Kwacha (₨738) | ₨1,228 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha (₨382) | ₨389 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (₨262) | ₨548 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,642 Kwacha (₨42,818) | ₨57,145 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 Kwacha (₨33) | ₨52 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 Kwacha (₨7,544) | ₨3,979 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 Kwacha (₨336) | ₨281 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,816 prices entered by 571 different people.
Cost of living in Zambia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan
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