| ZMW |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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133 Kwacha
|
($5.52)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
68 Kwacha
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($2.81)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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50 Kwacha
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($2.06)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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17 Kwacha
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($0.69)
|
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12 eggs, large
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27 Kwacha
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($1.11)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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23 Kwacha
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($0.97)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
141 Kwacha
|
($5.87)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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34 Kwacha
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($1.41)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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24 Kwacha
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($0.99)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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21 Kwacha
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($0.86)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
161 Kwacha
|
($7)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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21 Kwacha
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($0.87)
|
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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15 Kwacha
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($0.61)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| ZMW |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
13,253 Kwacha
|
($551)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
9,866 Kwacha
|
($410)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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547 Kwacha
|
($23)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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9,508 Kwacha
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($395)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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5,942 Kwacha
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($247)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
421 Kwacha
|
($17)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
391 Kwacha
|
($16)
|
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40” flat screen tv
|
5,688 Kwacha
|
($236)
|
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
1,980 Kwacha
|
($82)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
71 Kwacha
|
($2.95)
|
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
56 Kwacha
|
($2.34)
|
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| ZMW |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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642 Kwacha
|
($27)
|
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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499 Kwacha
|
($21)
|
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
904 Kwacha
|
($38)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
783 Kwacha
|
($33)
|
| ZMW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
234,832 Kwacha
|
($9,759)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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23 Kwacha
|
($0.98)
|
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Monthly ticket public transport
|
533 Kwacha
|
($22)
|
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
176 Kwacha
|
($7)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| ZMW |
USD |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
50 Kwacha
|
($2.07)
|
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
59 Kwacha
|
($2.44)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
311 Kwacha
|
($13)
|
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
51 Kwacha
|
($2.13)
|
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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41 Kwacha
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($1.69)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
41 Kwacha
|
($1.70)
|
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4 rolls of toilet paper
|
26 Kwacha
|
($1.10)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
20 Kwacha
|
($0.85)
|
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
159 Kwacha
|
($7)
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| ZMW |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
282 Kwacha
|
($12)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
141 Kwacha
|
($5.86)
|
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
369 Kwacha
|
($15)
|
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
444 Kwacha
|
($18)
|
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
46 Kwacha
|
($1.90)
|
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
29 Kwacha
|
($1.22)
|
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
17 Kwacha
|
($0.70)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
4,733 Kwacha
|
($197)
|
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
1.36 Kwacha
|
($0.06)
|
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1 month of gym membership in business district
|
728 Kwacha
|
($30)
|
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
42 Kwacha
|
($1.73)
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