Cost of living in Zambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 Kwacha (руб 795) | руб 407 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 61 Kwacha (руб 230) | руб 265 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Kwacha (руб 203) | руб 147 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (руб 82) | руб 67 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19 Kwacha (руб 71) | руб 87 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Kwacha (руб 295) | руб 145 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 187 Kwacha (руб 703) | руб 317 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39 Kwacha (руб 145) | руб 97 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Kwacha (руб 117) | руб 34 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 Kwacha (руб 124) | руб 64 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kwacha (руб 615) | руб 591 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Kwacha (руб 77) | руб 102 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 Kwacha (руб 55) | руб 32 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,133 Kwacha (руб 53,079) | руб 71,169 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,171 Kwacha (руб 41,954) | руб 39,385 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,017 Kwacha (руб 3,818) | руб 6,163 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (руб 56,335) | руб 40,158 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (руб 25,281) | руб 24,350 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (руб 1,314) | руб 4,247 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 829 Kwacha (руб 3,115) | руб 417 | + 647% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,580 Kwacha (руб 17,201) | руб 26,540 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,185 Kwacha (руб 8,205) | руб 6,255 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 115 Kwacha (руб 432) | руб 462 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Kwacha (руб 188) | руб 628 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,072 Kwacha (руб 4,025) | руб 5,495 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 850 Kwacha (руб 3,192) | руб 2,544 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 Kwacha (руб 4,287) | руб 5,941 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 991 Kwacha (руб 3,721) | руб 6,606 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,358,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Kwacha (руб 66) | руб 46 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 448 Kwacha (руб 1,683) | руб 1,874 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (руб 140) | руб 449 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (руб 188) | руб 578 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 390 Kwacha (руб 1,465) | руб 1,374 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 Kwacha (руб 526) | руб 313 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (руб 146) | руб 167 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 Kwacha (руб 338) | руб 227 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 Kwacha (руб 99) | руб 82 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (руб 102) | руб 100 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (руб 620) | руб 559 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 263 Kwacha (руб 986) | руб 1,511 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 167 Kwacha (руб 626) | руб 594 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (руб 751) | руб 5,681 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 434 Kwacha (руб 1,630) | руб 3,689 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (руб 169) | руб 394 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Kwacha (руб 126) | руб 200 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (руб 56) | руб 215 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,000 Kwacha (руб 30,046) | руб 31,375 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 919 Kwacha (руб 3,453) | руб 3,654 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35 Kwacha (руб 131) | руб 155 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,933 prices entered by 503 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.756
RUB
/
ZMW
Cost of living in Zambia is 5% more expensive than in Russia
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