Cost of living in Zambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 Kwacha (руб 235) | руб 466 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 73 Kwacha (руб 271) | руб 308 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Kwacha (руб 153) | руб 177 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22 Kwacha (руб 81) | руб 79 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26 Kwacha (руб 98) | руб 115 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Kwacha (руб 52) | руб 206 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 112 Kwacha (руб 412) | руб 410 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Kwacha (руб 178) | руб 115 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 Kwacha (руб 72) | руб 59 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Kwacha (руб 63) | руб 69 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 158 Kwacha (руб 583) | руб 631 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 Kwacha (руб 71) | руб 130 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Kwacha (руб 46) | руб 36 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,033 Kwacha (руб 44,484) | руб 62,658 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,517 Kwacha (руб 35,181) | руб 44,642 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 668 Kwacha (руб 2,471) | руб 8,116 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Kwacha (руб 55,452) | руб 36,661 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,731 Kwacha (руб 24,884) | руб 26,502 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 350 Kwacha (руб 1,294) | руб 4,494 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 Kwacha (руб 1,294) | руб 525 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Kwacha (руб 9,242) | руб 29,351 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,981 Kwacha (руб 7,323) | руб 8,731 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131 Kwacha (руб 484) | руб 490 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 773 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 794 Kwacha (руб 2,933) | руб 5,378 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (руб 2,476) | руб 3,420 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 833 Kwacha (руб 3,078) | руб 6,726 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,256 Kwacha (руб 4,644) | руб 7,140 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Zambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,924,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Kwacha (руб 62) | руб 50 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,664 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha (руб 138) | руб 466 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (руб 185) | руб 459 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 374 Kwacha (руб 1,384) | руб 1,425 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49 Kwacha (руб 181) | руб 300 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 Kwacha (руб 143) | руб 210 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 Kwacha (руб 391) | руб 248 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Kwacha (руб 104) | руб 101 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 Kwacha (руб 98) | руб 123 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 165 Kwacha (руб 610) | руб 662 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 54% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Zambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 Kwacha (руб 739) | руб 1,583 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145 Kwacha (руб 536) | руб 572 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Kwacha (руб 739) | руб 3,947 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Kwacha (руб 1,479) | руб 4,452 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 Kwacha (руб 166) | руб 394 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Kwacha (руб 112) | руб 190 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Kwacha (руб 55) | руб 231 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,893 Kwacha (руб 14,392) | руб 48,530 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250 Kwacha (руб 924) | руб 2,624 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38 Kwacha (руб 142) | руб 171 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,041 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 19% cheaper than in Russia
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