Cost of living
Central (Zambia) compared to Kapiri Mposhi
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Overview comparison
Central (Zambia)Kapiri Mposhi
Consumer prices in Central (Zambia) are roughly 23% higher than in Kapiri Mposhi.
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Kapiri Mposhi |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,443 | 1,072 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,591 | 2,117 |
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| Without rent one person | 588 | 385 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,974 | 1,000 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 762.24 | 563.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,029.54 | 924.09 |
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| Food person | 510 | 246 |
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| Food family | 1,013 | 742 |
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| Transport person | 35.26 | 37.17 |
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| Transport family | 89.05 | 108.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.28 years | 75.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Kapiri Mposhi |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.88 | 5.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.99 | 29.03 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.56 | 3.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.16 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.85 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Kapiri Mposhi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 718.67 | 403.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 534.53 | 449.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,314.18 | 547.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,098.92 | 722.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.02 | 70.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.67 | 117.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.05 | 47.48 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Kapiri Mposhi |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.14 | 22.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,644 | 1,662 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,069 | 8,535 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 1.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.71% | 42.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.61 | 11.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Kapiri Mposhi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.06 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.76 | 8.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.86 | 4.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.22 | 5.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Kapiri Mposhi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 74.81 | 16.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.49 | 3.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.93 | 18.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.38 | 5.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.03 | 15.4 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.97 | 101.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.71 | 141.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,898 | 4,918 |
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