Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Australia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 85.4% higher than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 112.1% higher than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 234.9% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 172.0% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 140.3% higher than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 494.6% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.94 $ (10.90 A$) |
15.92 $ (25.00 A$) |
+129.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.15 $ (36.34 A$) |
76.43 $ (120.00 A$) |
+230.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (5.85 A$) |
9.55 $ (15.00 A$) |
+156.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.88 $ (1.39 A$) |
6.37 $ (10.00 A$) |
+621.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (2.37 A$) |
7.01 $ (11.00 A$) |
+363.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.02 $ (3.17 A$) |
3.41 $ (5.36 A$) |
+68.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.61 $ (0.96 A$) |
2.58 $ (4.06 A$) |
+320.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 $ (0.50 A$) |
2.12 $ (3.33 A$) |
+564.0 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (7.50 A$) |
5.69 $ (8.93 A$) |
+19.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.18 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
+189.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.27 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
+14.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (2.35 A$) |
4.20 $ (6.59 A$) |
+179.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (5.49 A$) |
4.00 $ (6.28 A$) |
+14.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (2.84 A$) |
3.77 $ (5.92 A$) |
+108.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (3.48 A$) |
6.20 $ (9.73 A$) |
+179.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.67 A$) |
1.41 $ (2.22 A$) |
+32.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (1.08 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
+76.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.83 A$) |
1.29 $ (2.03 A$) |
+11.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (0.82 A$) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
+262.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.43 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
+19.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.99 A$) |
0.95 $ (1.50 A$) |
+51.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (1.46 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
+132.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (0.87 A$) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
+166.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (10.11 A$) |
12.74 $ (20.00 A$) |
+97.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (1.38 A$) |
4.38 $ (6.88 A$) |
+396.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.98 A$) |
4.83 $ (7.58 A$) |
+282.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (3.56 A$) |
30.57 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,246.9 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (1.55 A$) |
2.93 $ (4.60 A$) |
+196.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (62.80 A$) |
95.54 $ (150.00 A$) |
+138.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (3.94 A$) |
3.82 $ (6.00 A$) |
+52.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (2.64 A$) |
2.77 $ (4.35 A$) |
+64.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (14.44 A$) |
36.94 $ (58.00 A$) |
+301.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (7.21 A$) |
4.42 $ (6.94 A$) |
-3.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (12,566.87 A$) |
28,295.45 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+253.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (44,837.66 A$) |
22,251.54 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
-22.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (114.77 A$) |
172.11 $ (270.21 A$) |
+135.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (80.00 A$) |
26.31 $ (41.31 A$) |
-48.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (196.62 A$) |
51.83 $ (81.37 A$) |
-58.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (65.82 A$) |
46.65 $ (73.24 A$) |
+11.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (21.70 A$) |
16.44 $ (25.81 A$) |
+19.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (6.57 A$) |
14.01 $ (22.00 A$) |
+234.9 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (277.55 A$) |
1,548.83 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+776.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (15,048.91 A$) |
12,205.71 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+27.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (30.96 A$) |
70.35 $ (110.45 A$) |
+256.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (27.58 A$) |
50.06 $ (78.59 A$) |
+184.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (124.20 A$) |
100.10 $ (157.16 A$) |
+26.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (113.72 A$) |
108.40 $ (170.19 A$) |
+49.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (331.50 A$) |
1,355.54 $ (2,128.15 A$) |
+542.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (200.74 A$) |
1,073.24 $ (1,684.96 A$) |
+739.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (1,357.07 A$) |
2,280.37 $ (3,580.11 A$) |
+163.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (1,111.14 A$) |
1,691.17 $ (2,655.08 A$) |
+139.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (504.75 A$) |
615.00 $ (965.53 A$) |
+91.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (923.71 A$) |
460.87 $ (723.55 A$) |
-21.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (439.31 A$) |
3,528.69 $ (5,539.93 A$) |
+1,161.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 6.36 | -74.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 26 | 1540 |
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