Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 42.2% lower than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 43.2% lower than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in India are 47.6% lower than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 25.7% lower than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 24.0% lower than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 244.2% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.94 $ (594.40 ₹) |
2.92 $ (250.00 ₹) |
-57.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.15 $ (1,981.32 ₹) |
14.02 $ (1,200.00 ₹) |
-39.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (318.91 ₹) |
4.09 $ (350.00 ₹) |
+9.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.88 $ (75.58 ₹) |
1.99 $ (170.00 ₹) |
+124.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (129.39 ₹) |
3.50 $ (300.00 ₹) |
+131.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.02 $ (172.95 ₹) |
1.87 $ (160.39 ₹) |
-7.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.61 $ (52.53 ₹) |
0.43 $ (36.95 ₹) |
-29.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 $ (27.34 ₹) |
0.17 $ (14.59 ₹) |
-46.6 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (409.12 ₹) |
2.66 $ (227.84 ₹) |
-44.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (64.41 ₹) |
0.45 $ (38.93 ₹) |
-39.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (69.01 ₹) |
0.32 $ (27.58 ₹) |
-60.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (128.39 ₹) |
0.97 $ (82.94 ₹) |
-35.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (299.43 ₹) |
2.41 $ (206.60 ₹) |
-31.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (154.88 ₹) |
1.43 $ (122.18 ₹) |
-21.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (189.77 ₹) |
2.60 $ (222.95 ₹) |
+17.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (91.15 ₹) |
0.96 $ (82.54 ₹) |
-9.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (59.07 ₹) |
0.33 $ (28.43 ₹) |
-51.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (99.60 ₹) |
0.49 $ (41.77 ₹) |
-58.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (44.86 ₹) |
0.26 $ (22.09 ₹) |
-50.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (78.23 ₹) |
0.19 $ (16.37 ₹) |
-79.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (53.85 ₹) |
0.22 $ (18.84 ₹) |
-65.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (79.55 ₹) |
0.53 $ (45.75 ₹) |
-42.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (47.39 ₹) |
0.34 $ (28.94 ₹) |
-38.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (551.47 ₹) |
8.18 $ (700.00 ₹) |
+26.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (75.45 ₹) |
1.87 $ (159.81 ₹) |
+111.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (108.13 ₹) |
2.99 $ (255.80 ₹) |
+136.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (194.29 ₹) |
4.09 $ (350.00 ₹) |
+80.1 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (84.70 ₹) |
0.35 $ (30.00 ₹) |
-64.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (3,423.86 ₹) |
10.51 $ (900.00 ₹) |
-73.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (214.66 ₹) |
0.93 $ (80.00 ₹) |
-62.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (144.01 ₹) |
0.47 $ (40.23 ₹) |
-72.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (787.23 ₹) |
1.75 $ (150.00 ₹) |
-80.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (393.23 ₹) |
4.56 $ (390.26 ₹) |
-0.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (685,159.32 ₹) |
14,019.27 $ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
+75.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (2,444,597.66 ₹) |
22,766.22 $ (1,948,707.65 ₹) |
-20.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (6,257.56 ₹) |
40.78 $ (3,490.48 ₹) |
-44.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (4,361.45 ₹) |
3.80 $ (325.62 ₹) |
-92.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (10,720.11 ₹) |
8.05 $ (688.74 ₹) |
-93.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (3,588.57 ₹) |
16.11 $ (1,378.96 ₹) |
-61.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (1,182.86 ₹) |
7.60 $ (650.19 ₹) |
-45.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (358.18 ₹) |
3.50 $ (300.00 ₹) |
-16.2 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (15,132.54 ₹) |
69.89 $ (5,982.44 ₹) |
-60.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (820,482.57 ₹) |
1,826.25 $ (156,320.77 ₹) |
-80.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (1,687.92 ₹) |
26.01 $ (2,225.96 ₹) |
+31.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (1,503.88 ₹) |
26.82 $ (2,295.73 ₹) |
+52.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (6,771.31 ₹) |
46.07 $ (3,943.29 ₹) |
-41.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (6,199.98 ₹) |
33.50 $ (2,867.84 ₹) |
-53.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (18,073.97 ₹) |
186.46 $ (15,960.61 ₹) |
-11.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (10,944.63 ₹) |
116.19 $ (9,945.45 ₹) |
-9.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (73,988.92 ₹) |
431.30 $ (36,917.47 ₹) |
-50.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (60,580.61 ₹) |
267.15 $ (22,866.77 ₹) |
-62.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (27,519.47 ₹) |
150.67 $ (12,896.54 ₹) |
-53.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (50,361.53 ₹) |
81.15 $ (6,945.92 ₹) |
-86.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (23,951.67 ₹) |
547.05 $ (46,825.40 ₹) |
+95.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 8.98 | -64.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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