Cost of living
Eastern (Zambia) compared to Muchinga
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Zambia)Muchinga
Consumer prices in Eastern (Zambia) are roughly 6% higher than in Muchinga.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Muchinga |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,468 | 1,133 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,400 | 2,299 |
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| Without rent one person | 666 | 298 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,012 | 997 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 578.03 | 888.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 977.49 | 933.96 |
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| Food person | 424 | 206 |
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| Food family | 982 | 687 |
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| Transport person | 102.55 | 36.85 |
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| Transport family | 232.52 | 96.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.22 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Muchinga |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.68 | 6.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.78 | 22.84 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.91 | 2.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.46 | 1.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Muchinga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 764.6 | 405.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 420.24 | 561.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,228.76 | 416.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 810.76 | 808.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.23 | 50.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181 | 85.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.36 | 26.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Muchinga |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.98 | 21.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,404 | 1,649 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,106 | 9,813 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 | 1.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.21% | 46.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.3 | 8.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Muchinga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.02 | 1.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.11 | 5.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.87 | 3.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 5.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Zambia) | Muchinga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.97 | 14.2 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.67 | 3.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.6 | 18.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.46 | 4.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.86 | 22.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.73 | 66.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 316.82 | 150.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,322 | 5,372 |
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