Cost of living
Muchinga compared to Luapula
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Overview comparison
MuchingaLuapula
Consumer prices in Muchinga are roughly 46% higher than in Luapula.
Cost of living
| Item | Muchinga | Luapula |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,133 | 653 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,299 | 1,826 |
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| Without rent one person | 298 | 338 |
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| Without rent one family | 997 | 1,168 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 888.41 | 335.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 933.96 | 505.71 |
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| Food person | 206 | 256 |
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| Food family | 687 | 864 |
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| Transport person | 36.85 | 28.49 |
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| Transport family | 96.98 | 67.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.44 years | 65.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Muchinga | Luapula |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.35 | 8.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.84 | 40.3 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.82 | 4.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 | 2 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.36 | 4.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.75 | 1.36 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Muchinga | Luapula |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 405.83 | 369.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 561.18 | 140.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 416.21 | 586.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 808.95 | 283.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.17 | 128.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.93 | 181.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 26.66 | 28.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Muchinga | Luapula |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.92 | 10.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,649 | 5,034 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,813 | 539 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 46.01% | 25.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.72 | 7.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Muchinga | Luapula |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 2.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.24 | 3.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.96 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.99 | 2.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.16 | 5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 1.39 |
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Other
| Item | Muchinga | Luapula |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.2 | 32.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.84 | 3.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.99 | 29.09 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.77 | 3.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.46 | 40.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.97 | 42.32 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.89 | 86.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,372 | 1,520 |
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