Cost of living
Kafue compared to North-Western Province
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Overview comparison
KafueNorth-Western Province
Consumer prices in Kafue are roughly 12% higher than in North-Western Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Kafue | North-Western Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,009 | 1,036 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,012 | 3,170 |
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| Without rent one person | 365 | 561 |
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| Without rent one family | 889 | 1,150 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 620.86 | 435.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 857.67 | 1,586.03 |
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| Food person | 229 | 268 |
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| Food family | 502 | 975 |
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| Transport person | 44.21 | 63.31 |
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| Transport family | 122.39 | 162.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.63 years | 69.97 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kafue | North-Western Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.02 | 9.32 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.69 | 31.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.7 | 4.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.34 | 2.75 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 1.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kafue | North-Western Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 450.96 | 701.61 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 705.69 | 248.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 402.25 | 1,980.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 935.74 | 873.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.81 | 144.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.85 | 223.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.83 | 38.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kafue | North-Western Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.98 | 10.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,436 | 6,656 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 11,678 | 449 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 42.55% | 60.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.77 | 5.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kafue | North-Western Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.69 | 1.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.37 | 2.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.18 | 8.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.94 | 4.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.69 | 11.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 1.27 |
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Other
| Item | Kafue | North-Western Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.61 | 68.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.6 | 8.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.02 | 27.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 3.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.33 | 25.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.66 | 55.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 177.5 | 103.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,899 | 4,481 |
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