Cost of living
Eastern Province (Zambia) compared to North-Western
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Zambia)North-Western
Consumer prices in North-Western are roughly 53% higher than in Eastern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | North-Western |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,035 | 1,199 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,901 | 3,020 |
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| Without rent one person | 721 | 474 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,584 | 1,777 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 681.13 | 544.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,118.72 | 1,291.6 |
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| Food person | 503 | 385 |
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| Food family | 1,323 | 962 |
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| Transport person | 49.63 | 100.02 |
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| Transport family | 145.39 | 300.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.9 years | 65.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | North-Western |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.64 | 6.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.02 | 49.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.96 | 8.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.71 | 1.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.25 | 4.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.07 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | North-Western |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 502.42 | 516.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 505.91 | 194.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,178 | 2,132.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 929.41 | 937.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 146.5 | 54.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 204.47 | 99.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.85 | 157.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | North-Western |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 20.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,680 | 14,585 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,756 | 3,889 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 | 0.8 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.05% | 30.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.98 | 10.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 0.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | North-Western |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 1.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.09 | 2.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.41 | 10.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.29 | 6.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.53 | 10.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 | 1.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Zambia) | North-Western |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.38 | 35.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.75 | 4.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 50.18 | 26.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.24 | 2.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 91.49 | 111.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.42 | 140.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 259.47 | 574.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,891 | 13,071 |
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