Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 76.4% higher than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 104.0% higher than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 230.6% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 171.2% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 125.2% higher than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 384.0% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.94 $ (9.88 C$) |
17.57 $ (25.00 C$) |
+153.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.15 $ (32.94 C$) |
70.28 $ (100.00 C$) |
+203.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (5.30 C$) |
10.54 $ (15.00 C$) |
+183.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.88 $ (1.26 C$) |
5.62 $ (8.00 C$) |
+536.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (2.15 C$) |
5.62 $ (8.00 C$) |
+272.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.02 $ (2.87 C$) |
3.65 $ (5.19 C$) |
+80.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.61 $ (0.87 C$) |
2.03 $ (2.89 C$) |
+231.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 $ (0.45 C$) |
1.64 $ (2.34 C$) |
+414.8 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (6.80 C$) |
8.19 $ (11.65 C$) |
+71.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.07 C$) |
2.37 $ (3.37 C$) |
+214.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.15 C$) |
1.61 $ (2.29 C$) |
+100.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (2.13 C$) |
3.40 $ (4.83 C$) |
+126.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (4.98 C$) |
4.95 $ (7.05 C$) |
+41.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (2.57 C$) |
5.36 $ (7.62 C$) |
+196.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (3.15 C$) |
6.54 $ (9.30 C$) |
+194.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.52 C$) |
1.84 $ (2.61 C$) |
+72.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (0.98 C$) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
-8.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.66 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.40 C$) |
+44.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (0.75 C$) |
1.82 $ (2.58 C$) |
+246.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.30 C$) |
1.18 $ (1.67 C$) |
+28.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
+86.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (1.32 C$) |
2.47 $ (3.52 C$) |
+166.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (0.79 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.49 C$) |
+216.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (9.17 C$) |
12.65 $ (18.00 C$) |
+96.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (1.25 C$) |
2.88 $ (4.09 C$) |
+226.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.80 C$) |
3.20 $ (4.56 C$) |
+153.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (3.23 C$) |
14.06 $ (20.00 C$) |
+519.2 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (1.41 C$) |
2.46 $ (3.50 C$) |
+148.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (56.91 C$) |
73.80 $ (105.00 C$) |
+84.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (3.57 C$) |
3.20 $ (4.55 C$) |
+27.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (2.39 C$) |
2.47 $ (3.51 C$) |
+46.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (13.09 C$) |
27.36 $ (38.93 C$) |
+197.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (6.54 C$) |
4.27 $ (6.08 C$) |
-7.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (11,389.24 C$) |
23,880.24 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+198.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (40,635.98 C$) |
19,694.78 $ (28,022.71 C$) |
-31.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (104.02 C$) |
144.63 $ (205.79 C$) |
+97.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (72.50 C$) |
44.14 $ (62.80 C$) |
-13.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (178.20 C$) |
59.65 $ (84.87 C$) |
-52.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (59.65 C$) |
41.41 $ (58.91 C$) |
-1.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (19.66 C$) |
16.95 $ (24.12 C$) |
+22.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (5.95 C$) |
11.02 $ (15.68 C$) |
+163.3 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (251.54 C$) |
782.68 $ (1,113.63 C$) |
+342.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (13,638.69 C$) |
11,689.60 $ (16,632.54 C$) |
+22.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (28.06 C$) |
53.91 $ (76.71 C$) |
+173.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (25.00 C$) |
39.98 $ (56.88 C$) |
+127.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (112.56 C$) |
85.30 $ (121.37 C$) |
+7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (103.06 C$) |
103.89 $ (147.81 C$) |
+43.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (300.44 C$) |
1,294.46 $ (1,841.83 C$) |
+513.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (181.93 C$) |
1,155.41 $ (1,643.97 C$) |
+803.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (1,229.90 C$) |
2,074.38 $ (2,951.53 C$) |
+140.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (1,007.02 C$) |
1,794.61 $ (2,553.46 C$) |
+153.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (457.45 C$) |
601.76 $ (856.21 C$) |
+87.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (837.15 C$) |
422.51 $ (601.17 C$) |
-28.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (398.14 C$) |
2,762.03 $ (3,929.95 C$) |
+887.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 6.62 | -73.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 26 | 3718 |
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