Cost of living
Eastern (Zambia) compared to Central (Zambia)
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Zambia)Central (Zambia)
Consumer prices in Central (Zambia) are roughly 10% higher than in Eastern (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Central (Zambia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,468 | 1,443 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,400 | 2,591 |
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| Without rent one person | 666 | 588 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,012 | 1,974 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 578.03 | 762.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 977.49 | 1,029.54 |
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| Food person | 424 | 510 |
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| Food family | 982 | 1,013 |
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| Transport person | 102.55 | 35.26 |
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| Transport family | 232.52 | 89.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.22 years | 70.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Central (Zambia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.68 | 15.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.78 | 77.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.91 | 8.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.46 | 5.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 3.85 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Central (Zambia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 764.6 | 718.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 420.24 | 534.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,228.76 | 1,314.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 810.76 | 1,098.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.23 | 130.02 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181 | 187.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.36 | 21.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Central (Zambia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.98 | 5.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,404 | 4,644 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,106 | 4,069 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 | 2.53 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.21% | 50.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.3 | 8.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Central (Zambia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 1.35 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.02 | 3.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.11 | 11.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.87 | 9.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 10.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.62 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Central (Zambia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.97 | 74.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.67 | 9.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.6 | 46.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.46 | 6.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.86 | 79.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.73 | 67.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 316.82 | 88.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,322 | 9,898 |
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