Cost of living in Zambia
compared to
Zambia Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.21
ZMW200.62
|
$3.67
-
$9.10
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.82
ZMW106.31
|
$3.37
-
$4.14
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.71
ZMW19.85
|
$0.45
-
$1.02
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.33
ZMW9.20
|
$0.23
-
$0.45
|
Zambia - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.74
ZMW20.58
|
$0.50
-
$0.95
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.64
ZMW101.15
|
$1.82
-
$8.00
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.85
ZMW134.99
|
$3.79
-
$6.51
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.92
ZMW53.54
|
$1.00
-
$3.54
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.80
ZMW49.98
|
$1.05
-
$2.72
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.20
ZMW33.41
|
$0.62
-
$1.56
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.60
ZMW16.80
|
$0.34
-
$1.56
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.27
ZMW35.20
|
$0.41
-
$3.09
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.56
ZMW15.67
|
$0.14
-
$0.91
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.96
ZMW26.59
|
$0.19
-
$2.35
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.67
ZMW18.74
|
$0.34
-
$1.56
|
Zambia - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.77
ZMW132.58
|
$4.46
-
$5.61
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.04
ZMW1,030.36
|
$30.62
-
$40.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$8,004.53
ZMW222,692.23
|
$6,822.49
-
$9,186.57
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.13
ZMW337.46
|
$6.27
-
$16.56
|
Zambia - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$125.92
ZMW3,503.17
|
$44.29
-
$200.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$214.42
ZMW5,965.41
|
$153.11
-
$800.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$114.96
ZMW3,198.24
|
$76.59
-
$180.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$83.50
ZMW2,323.08
|
$46.83
-
$152.94
|
Zambia - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$176.79
ZMW4,918.42
|
$60.00
-
$306.22
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,570.42
ZMW182,794.34
|
$1,909.71
-
$12,445.55
|
Zambia - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.97
ZMW26.90
|
$0.76
-
$1.72
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.07
ZMW57.69
|
$0.93
-
$3.45
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.49
ZMW69.25
|
$2.05
-
$3.86
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.21
ZMW1,146.55
|
$30.62
-
$57.44
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.50
ZMW97.36
|
$2.27
-
$4.59
|
Zambia - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$18.43
ZMW512.87
|
$13.40
-
$55.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$18.78
ZMW522.59
|
$6.94
-
$45.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.18
ZMW2,508.78
|
$45.48
-
$110.63
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$82.76
ZMW2,302.48
|
$32.41
-
$91.87
|
Zambia - Cost of clothing
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.
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