Cost of living in Zambia

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These numbers reflect the average prices of 2 cities in Zambia, such as Kitwe, Lusaka, and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Zambia, search for a city above.
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $3.67
ZK71.39
$1.67 - $9.17
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$3.41
ZK66.19
$3.17 - $3.50
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.88
ZK17.05
$0.55 - $2.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$0.95
ZK18.41
$0.62 - $3.00
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.56
ZK88.51
$1.99 - $7.68
Milk (1 gallon) $5.08
ZK98.64
$3.13 - $6.98

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $5.26
ZK102.13
$4.10 - $5.89
Monthly public transit pass $30.62
ZK594.91
$24.67 - $40.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $12,371.75
ZK240,354.02
$9,186.57 - $15,556.94

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$103.74
ZK2,015.44
$49.00 - $200.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $274.41
ZK5,331.13
$153.11 - $400.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $193.01
ZK3,749.63
$150.00 - $250.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $171.24
ZK3,326.78
$60.00 - $306.22
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $14,061.39
ZK273,179.62
$7,800.00 - $20,000.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $1.22
ZK23.75
$1.00 - $3.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $1.81
ZK35.08
$1.00 - $4.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$2.66
ZK51.61
$2.00 - $3.69

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$44.18
ZK858.30
$15.31 - $62.23
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$31.12
ZK604.67
$18.37 - $45.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$90.18
ZK1,751.92
$70.00 - $110.63

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