Cost of living
Kapiri Mposhi compared to Southern Province (Zambia)
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Overview comparison
Kapiri MposhiSouthern Province (Zambia)
Consumer prices in Kapiri Mposhi are roughly 7% higher than in Southern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Kapiri Mposhi | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,072 | 1,144 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,117 | 2,249 |
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| Without rent one person | 385 | 623 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,000 | 1,417 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 563.41 | 502.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 924.09 | 753.82 |
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| Food person | 246 | 406 |
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| Food family | 742 | 897 |
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| Transport person | 37.17 | 29.71 |
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| Transport family | 108.59 | 86.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.3 years | 77.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kapiri Mposhi | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.99 | 12.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.03 | 31.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.77 | 6.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 3.33 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.07 | 4.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.82 | 2.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kapiri Mposhi | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 403.19 | 364.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 449.42 | 514.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 547.47 | 818.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 722.76 | 592.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.04 | 43.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.18 | 63.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.48 | 77.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kapiri Mposhi | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.4 | 8.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,662 | 329 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,535 | 307 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.48 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 42.88% | 23.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.04 | 7.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kapiri Mposhi | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.92 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.03 | 2.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.27 | 9.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.41 | 6.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.31 | 13.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 1.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Kapiri Mposhi | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.7 | 31.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.72 | 6.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.62 | 49.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.27 | 19.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.4 | 57.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.98 | 69.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 141.51 | 125.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,918 | 13,169 |
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