Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
ZMW 7
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
ZMW 23
McMeal at McDonald's
ZMW 4
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
ZMW 1
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
ZMW 2
Cappuccino (regular)
ZMW 2
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
ZMW 1
Water (0.33L bottle)
ZMW 0
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
ZMW 1
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
ZMW 1
Rice (1kg)
ZMW 2
Eggs (12 pieces)
ZMW 2
Cheese (1kg)
ZMW 7
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
ZMW 5
Beef (1kg)
ZMW 6
Apples (1kg)
ZMW 3
Bananas (1kg)
ZMW 2
Oranges (1kg)
ZMW 3
Tomatoes (1kg)
ZMW 1
Potatoes (1kg)
ZMW 3
Onion (1kg)
ZMW 2
Lettuce (1 head)
ZMW 1
Water (1.5L)
ZMW 1
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
ZMW 8
Local Beer (0.5L)
ZMW 1
Imported Beer (0.33L)
ZMW 2
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
ZMW 3
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
ZMW 1
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
ZMW 40
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
ZMW 3
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
ZMW 1
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
ZMW 7
Gasoline (1 liter)
ZMW 1
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
ZMW 12K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
ZMW 36K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
ZMW 44
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
ZMW 16
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
ZMW 4
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
ZMW 68
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
ZMW 8
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
ZMW 53
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
ZMW 177
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
ZMW 17K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
ZMW 19
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
ZMW 17
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
ZMW 73
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
ZMW 71