Cost of living
Eastern Province (Zambia) compared to Ndola
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Zambia)Ndola
Consumer prices in Ndola are roughly 23% higher than in Eastern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Ndola |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,035 | 1,210 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,901 | 2,688 |
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| Without rent one person | 721 | 444 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,584 | 1,232 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 681.13 | 827.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,118.72 | 1,212.65 |
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| Food person | 503 | 264 |
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| Food family | 1,323 | 724 |
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| Transport person | 49.63 | 118.63 |
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| Transport family | 145.39 | 210.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 79.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Ndola |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.64 | 4.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.02 | 25.66 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.96 | 3.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.71 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 1.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Ndola |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 502.42 | 507.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 505.91 | 647.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,178 | 521.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 929.41 | 1,690.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 146.5 | 56.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.47 | 93.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.85 | 35.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Ndola |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 17.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,680 | 1,840 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,756 | 8,514 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 1.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.05% | 78.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.98 | 13.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Ndola |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 0.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 0.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.41 | 7.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 3.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 5.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Ndola |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.38 | 7.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.75 | 3.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 50.18 | 24.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.24 | 3.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.49 | 15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.42 | 97.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 259.47 | 201.05 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,891 | 6,048 |
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