Cost of living
Muchinga Province compared to Lusaka Province
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Overview comparison
Muchinga ProvinceLusaka Province
Consumer prices in Lusaka Province are roughly 9% higher than in Muchinga Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Muchinga Province | Lusaka Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 873 | 937 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,031 | 2,047 |
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| Without rent one person | 304 | 344 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,114 | 939 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 733.32 | 640.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,015.49 | 698.63 |
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| Food person | 192 | 292 |
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| Food family | 547 | 698 |
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| Transport person | 39.87 | 65.88 |
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| Transport family | 95.06 | 158.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.02 years | 75.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Muchinga Province | Lusaka Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.64 | 2.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.25 | 18.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.99 | 2.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 1.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.37 | 1.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.79 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Muchinga Province | Lusaka Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 433.37 | 550.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 602.29 | 629.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 420.84 | 376.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,111.06 | 777.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.26 | 46.9 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.38 | 70.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.91 | 33.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Muchinga Province | Lusaka Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 23.19 | 23.98 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,438 | 1,794 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,731 | 10,397 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 1.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.79% | 39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.82 | 8.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Muchinga Province | Lusaka Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.25 | 2.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.72 | 5.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.55 | 7.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.58 | 7.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 1.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Muchinga Province | Lusaka Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.04 | 13.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.1 | 4.13 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.3 | 20.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.36 | 5.13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.32 | 29.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.41 | 49.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.72 | 185.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,255 | 5,838 |
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