Cost of Living in Zambia
Summary of cost of living in Zambia:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 59,946.3ZMW (2,315.4$) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 17,613.5ZMW (680.3$) without rent.
- Cost of living in Zambia is, on average, 44.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Zambia is, on average, 81.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 167.48 ZMW | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 730.15 ZMW | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 90.62 ZMW | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 25.89 ZMW | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 38.10 ZMW | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 49.04 ZMW | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 19.31 ZMW | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.97 ZMW | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 132.87 ZMW | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 19.72 ZMW | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.25 ZMW | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 47.10 ZMW | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 97.94 ZMW | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 46.10 ZMW | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 61.52 ZMW | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 25.87 ZMW | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 17.35 ZMW | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 27.25 ZMW | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.56 ZMW | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.24 ZMW | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 17.48 ZMW | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 25.98 ZMW | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.62 ZMW | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 133.98 ZMW | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 23.22 ZMW | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 32.30 ZMW | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 58.71 ZMW | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 42.98 ZMW | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 997.26 ZMW | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 74.33 ZMW | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 43.56 ZMW | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 238.12 ZMW | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 131.66 ZMW | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 207,243.85 ZMW | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 739,430.68 ZMW | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,827.14 ZMW | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,255.67 ZMW | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3,489.03 ZMW | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 935.25 ZMW | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 291.80 ZMW | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 80.67 ZMW | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,881.76 ZMW | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 152,354.80 ZMW | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 655.59 ZMW | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 625.25 ZMW | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,233.15 ZMW | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,214.40 ZMW | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 6,919.13 ZMW | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,197.94 ZMW | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 19,741.40 ZMW | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,735.90 ZMW | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,810.63 ZMW | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 15,233.12 ZMW | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,447.74 ZMW | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 21.25 |
Prices in Zambia
This country had 398 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: June 2024
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Last update: June 2024
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