Cost of living
Eastern Province (Zambia) compared to Northern Province (Zambia)
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Zambia)Northern Province (Zambia)
Consumer prices in Northern Province (Zambia) are roughly 31% higher than in Eastern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,035 | 1,347 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,901 | 3,180 |
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| Without rent one person | 721 | 715 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,584 | 2,723 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 681.13 | 747.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,118.72 | 1,394.35 |
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| Food person | 503 | 423 |
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| Food family | 1,323 | 1,075 |
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| Transport person | 49.63 | 114.01 |
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| Transport family | 145.39 | 278.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 85.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.64 | 18.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.02 | 65.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.96 | 10.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.71 | 4.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 1.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 2.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 502.42 | 760.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 505.91 | 410.99 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,178 | 1,194.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 929.41 | 988.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 146.5 | 125.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.47 | 233.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.85 | 31.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 3.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,680 | 3,812 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,756 | 2,392 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 1.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.05% | 39.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.98 | 20.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 2.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 2.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 4.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.41 | 12.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 13.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 18.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 2.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.38 | 44.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.75 | 8.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 50.18 | 96.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.24 | 17.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.49 | 70.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.42 | 99.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 259.47 | 642.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,891 | 11,068 |
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