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Cost of living in Zambia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zambia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 Kwacha ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 58 Kwacha ($4.86) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Kwacha ($3.13) | $4.50 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Kwacha ($1.27) | $0.88 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Kwacha ($1.27) | $3.21 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 Kwacha ($0.99) | $3.93 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Kwacha ($4.90) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 Kwacha ($2.15) | $3.34 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Kwacha ($1.06) | $1.60 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Kwacha ($1.33) | $3.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Kwacha ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 17 Kwacha ($1.45) | $1.92 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Kwacha ($0.75) | $2.16 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Zambia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,265 Kwacha ($1,023) | $2,044 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,917 Kwacha ($493) | $1,553 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 814 Kwacha ($68) | $177 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,564 Kwacha ($964) | $1,533 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,616 Kwacha ($385) | $1,102 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,039 Kwacha ($87) | $119 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 Kwacha ($44) | $48 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,491 Kwacha ($374) | $323 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,274 Kwacha ($106) | $119 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha ($4.97) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 Kwacha ($5.75) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Zambia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 413 Kwacha ($34) | $47 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 438 Kwacha ($37) | $44 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 862 Kwacha ($72) | $85 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 843 Kwacha ($70) | $114 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Zambia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,622 Kwacha ($14,227) | $22,321 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Kwacha ($1.19) | $0.78 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 566 Kwacha ($47) | $85 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Zambia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Kwacha ($3.11) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49 Kwacha ($4.10) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 317 Kwacha ($26) | $111 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 Kwacha ($3.89) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Kwacha ($2.38) | $3.45 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Kwacha ($3.48) | $5.13 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Kwacha ($1.96) | $3.49 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Kwacha ($1.22) | $1.85 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Kwacha ($5.81) | $20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Zambia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 290 Kwacha ($24) | $45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107 Kwacha ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Kwacha ($25) | $170 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 Kwacha ($34) | $78 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 Kwacha ($5.24) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Kwacha ($2.71) | $4.92 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Kwacha ($1.86) | $5.90 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,642 Kwacha ($304) | $421 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 Kwacha ($0.23) | $0.31 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 Kwacha ($54) | $52 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 29 Kwacha ($2.38) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zambia is 44% cheaper than in United States
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