Cost of living in Zambia
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.11
ZK18.58
|
$1.33
-
$7.34
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$2.55
ZK22.49
|
$1.77
-
$3.55
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.43
ZK3.79
|
$0.27
-
$0.68
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.23
ZK2.06
|
$0.18
-
$0.29
|
Zambia - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.55
ZK4.85
|
$0.32
-
$0.81
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.93
ZK43.49
|
$3.28
-
$7.76
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.49
ZK30.79
|
$1.89
-
$4.72
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$0.75
ZK6.65
|
$0.53
-
$1.92
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.38
ZK12.20
|
$0.56
-
$2.01
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.83
ZK7.35
|
$0.40
-
$1.59
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.39
ZK3.45
|
$0.16
-
$0.91
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.86
ZK7.62
|
$0.34
-
$2.66
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.27
ZK2.41
|
$0.17
-
$0.42
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.26
ZK2.33
|
$0.13
-
$0.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.38
ZK3.37
|
$0.24
-
$0.83
|
Zambia - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.94
ZK25.96
|
$2.68
-
$3.45
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$24.39
ZK215.16
|
$22.18
-
$26.61
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$10,665.23
ZK94,068.73
|
$6,652.92
-
$14,677.55
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.54
ZK84.11
|
$6.30
-
$39.63
|
Zambia - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.74
ZK306.44
|
$17.74
-
$48.79
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$152.55
ZK1,345.50
|
$110.88
-
$243.94
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$134.17
ZK1,183.37
|
$88.71
-
$243.94
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$64.48
ZK568.70
|
$50.88
-
$122.31
|
Zambia - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$127.94
ZK1,128.45
|
$66.53
-
$295.69
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,288.14
ZK126,023.19
|
$8,000.00
-
$17,741.12
|
Zambia - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.69
ZK6.06
|
$0.44
-
$0.82
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.41
ZK12.40
|
$0.78
-
$2.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.28
ZK20.12
|
$1.42
-
$3.02
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$18.24
ZK160.88
|
$17.74
-
$35.04
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$2.99
ZK26.41
|
$2.20
-
$4.35
|
Zambia - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$11.37
ZK100.24
|
$9.54
-
$15.30
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$11.14
ZK98.29
|
$6.65
-
$31.05
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$59.88
ZK528.12
|
$17.74
-
$53.22
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$67.39
ZK594.36
|
$13.31
-
$110.08
|
Zambia - Cost of clothing
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