- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Kwacha (руб 390) | руб 355 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (руб 281) | руб 285 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Kwacha (руб 191) | руб 134 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha (руб 83) | руб 64 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha (руб 87) | руб 82 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 Kwacha (руб 63) | руб 147 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Kwacha (руб 310) | руб 311 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha (руб 148) | руб 94 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 Kwacha (руб 59) | руб 35 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Kwacha (руб 75) | руб 62 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Kwacha (руб 489) | руб 523 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (руб 103) | руб 94 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Kwacha (руб 47) | руб 31 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,071 Kwacha (руб 79,013) | руб 75,648 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,254 Kwacha (руб 35,119) | руб 40,722 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 784 Kwacha (руб 4,405) | руб 6,208 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,444 Kwacha (руб 75,491) | руб 38,306 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,371 Kwacha (руб 30,160) | руб 25,041 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,299 Kwacha (руб 7,295) | руб 3,902 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 444 Kwacha (руб 2,492) | руб 482 | + 417% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,408 Kwacha (руб 24,753) | руб 26,711 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Kwacha (руб 7,863) | руб 5,841 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Kwacha (руб 281) | руб 395 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68 Kwacha (руб 380) | руб 537 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 448 Kwacha (руб 2,514) | руб 5,258 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 524 Kwacha (руб 2,944) | руб 3,050 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,019 Kwacha (руб 5,724) | руб 5,486 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 903 Kwacha (руб 5,072) | руб 7,257 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 212,028 Kwacha (руб 1,190,565) | руб 1,132,050 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 Kwacha (руб 75) | руб 42 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 352 Kwacha (руб 1,978) | руб 1,702 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 3% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Kwacha (руб 112) | руб 318 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 Kwacha (руб 222) | руб 504 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Kwacha (руб 1,795) | руб 1,317 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 50 Kwacha (руб 281) | руб 230 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha (руб 160) | руб 160 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40 Kwacha (руб 226) | руб 207 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (руб 125) | руб 69 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha (руб 87) | руб 101 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83 Kwacha (руб 468) | руб 524 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 3% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Kwacha (руб 1,615) | руб 1,596 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 97 Kwacha (руб 543) | руб 670 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha (руб 1,685) | руб 5,573 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 432 Kwacha (руб 2,426) | руб 3,373 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Kwacha (руб 300) | руб 373 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Kwacha (руб 162) | руб 179 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha (руб 123) | руб 226 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,268 Kwacha (руб 18,350) | руб 31,480 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.53 Kwacha (руб 20) | руб 4.91 | + 303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 620 Kwacha (руб 3,482) | руб 3,130 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 Kwacha (руб 157) | руб 137 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,961 prices entered by 939 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.615
RUB
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 16% more expensive than in Russia
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