| ZMW |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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116 Kwacha
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($4.27)
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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77 Kwacha
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($2.87)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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44 Kwacha
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($1.64)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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24 Kwacha
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($0.91)
|
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12 eggs, large
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36 Kwacha
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($1.31)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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33 Kwacha
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($1.21)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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127 Kwacha
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($4.68)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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58 Kwacha
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($2.14)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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23 Kwacha
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($0.86)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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23 Kwacha
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($0.84)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
179 Kwacha
|
($7)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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28 Kwacha
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($1.03)
|
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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24 Kwacha
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($0.89)
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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
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15,433 Kwacha
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($571)
|
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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8,623 Kwacha
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($319)
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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539 Kwacha
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($20)
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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14,999 Kwacha
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($555)
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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5,897 Kwacha
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($218)
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
480 Kwacha
|
($18)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
1,674 Kwacha
|
($62)
|
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40” flat screen tv
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3,603 Kwacha
|
($133)
|
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
3,551 Kwacha
|
($131)
|
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
60 Kwacha
|
($2.23)
|
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
67 Kwacha
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($2.47)
|
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| ZMW |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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780 Kwacha
|
($29)
|
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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670 Kwacha
|
($25)
|
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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1,973 Kwacha
|
($73)
|
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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1,458 Kwacha
|
($54)
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| ZMW |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
302,797 Kwacha
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($11,197)
|
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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30 Kwacha
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($1.10)
|
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Monthly ticket public transport
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918 Kwacha
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($34)
|
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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287 Kwacha
|
($11)
|
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)
|
113 Kwacha
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($4.20)
|
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
69 Kwacha
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($2.55)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
341 Kwacha
|
($13)
|
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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83 Kwacha
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($3.06)
|
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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61 Kwacha
|
($2.26)
|
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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67 Kwacha
|
($2.49)
|
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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33 Kwacha
|
($1.23)
|
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Tube of toothpaste
|
30 Kwacha
|
($1.12)
|
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
159 Kwacha
|
($5.89)
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| ZMW |
USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
436 Kwacha
|
($16)
|
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2 tickets to the movies
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72 Kwacha
|
($2.66)
|
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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399 Kwacha
|
($15)
|
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
417 Kwacha
|
($15)
|
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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54 Kwacha
|
($2.01)
|
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
34 Kwacha
|
($1.25)
|
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
50 Kwacha
|
($1.85)
|
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
4,666 Kwacha
|
($173)
|
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
1.31 Kwacha
|
($0.05)
|
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1 month of gym membership in business district
|
771 Kwacha
|
($29)
|
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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47 Kwacha
|
($1.73)
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