Cost of living
Northern (Zambia) compared to Northern Province (Zambia)
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Overview comparison
Northern (Zambia)Northern Province (Zambia)
Consumer prices in Northern (Zambia) are roughly 4% higher than in Northern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,124 | 1,347 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,310 | 3,180 |
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| Without rent one person | 659 | 715 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,862 | 2,723 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 787.24 | 747.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,380.95 | 1,394.35 |
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| Food person | 462 | 423 |
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| Food family | 1,106 | 1,075 |
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| Transport person | 34.41 | 114.01 |
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| Transport family | 114.58 | 278.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.09 years | 85.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.28 | 18.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.41 | 65.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.39 | 10.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.82 | 4.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.27 | 1.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.32 | 2.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 777.37 | 760.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 424.62 | 410.99 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,101.55 | 1,194.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,070.53 | 988.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 123.08 | 125.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 214.83 | 233.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.92 | 31.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.09 | 3.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,790 | 3,812 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,112 | 2,392 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.9 | 1.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.19% | 39.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.19 | 20.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.56 | 2.34 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.33 | 2.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.01 | 4.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.34 | 12.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.91 | 13.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.24 | 18.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.73 | 2.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Northern (Zambia) | Northern Province (Zambia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 62.77 | 44.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.82 | 8.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.55 | 96.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.57 | 17.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.89 | 70.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.18 | 99.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.12 | 642.38 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,590 | 11,068 |
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