Cost of living
Central (Zambia) compared to Mufulira
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Overview comparison
Central (Zambia)Mufulira
Consumer prices in Central (Zambia) are roughly 21% higher than in Mufulira.
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Mufulira |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,443 | 1,312 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,591 | 1,344 |
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| Without rent one person | 588 | 236 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,974 | 1,007 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 762.24 | 712.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,029.54 | 482.73 |
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| Food person | 510 | 217 |
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| Food family | 1,013 | 593 |
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| Transport person | 35.26 | 28.45 |
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| Transport family | 89.05 | 76.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.28 years | 76.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Mufulira |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.88 | 3.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.99 | 14.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.56 | 1.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.16 | 1.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 1.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.85 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Mufulira |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 718.67 | 519.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 534.53 | 707.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,314.18 | 259.35 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,098.92 | 449.27 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.02 | 55.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.67 | 89.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.05 | 32.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Mufulira |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.14 | 22.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,644 | 2,219 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,069 | 8,983 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 1.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.71% | 18.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.61 | 4.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 0.62 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Mufulira |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.06 | 1.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.76 | 3.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.86 | 5.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.22 | 4.81 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Zambia) | Mufulira |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 74.81 | 21.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.49 | 2.96 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.93 | 18.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.38 | 4.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.03 | 39.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.97 | 36.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 88.71 | 213.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,898 | 5,601 |
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