Cost of living
Eastern Province (Zambia) compared to Muchinga Province
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Zambia)Muchinga Province
Consumer prices in Muchinga Province are roughly 12% higher than in Eastern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Muchinga Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,035 | 873 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,901 | 2,031 |
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| Without rent one person | 721 | 304 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,584 | 1,114 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 681.13 | 733.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,118.72 | 1,015.49 |
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| Food person | 503 | 192 |
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| Food family | 1,323 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 49.63 | 39.87 |
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| Transport family | 145.39 | 95.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 72.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Muchinga Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.64 | 5.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.02 | 25.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.96 | 3.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.71 | 1.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 2.37 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 0.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Muchinga Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 502.42 | 433.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 505.91 | 602.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,178 | 420.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 929.41 | 1,111.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 146.5 | 50.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.47 | 78.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.85 | 25.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Muchinga Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 23.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,680 | 1,438 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,756 | 8,731 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.05% | 45.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.98 | 9.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Muchinga Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 1.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.41 | 5.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 3.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 4.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Muchinga Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.38 | 11.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.75 | 3.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 50.18 | 18.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.24 | 4.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.49 | 24.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.42 | 67.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 259.47 | 166.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,891 | 5,255 |
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