Cost of living
Northern Province (Zambia) compared to Copperbelt Province
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Overview comparison
Northern Province (Zambia)Copperbelt Province
Consumer prices in Northern Province (Zambia) are roughly 26% higher than in Copperbelt Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Province (Zambia) | Copperbelt Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,347 | 949 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,180 | 1,976 |
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| Without rent one person | 715 | 342 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,723 | 1,240 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 747.29 | 602.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,394.35 | 845.89 |
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| Food person | 423 | 266 |
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| Food family | 1,075 | 753 |
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| Transport person | 114.01 | 38.58 |
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| Transport family | 278.44 | 112.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 85.28 years | 70.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Province (Zambia) | Copperbelt Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.47 | 7.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.55 | 24.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.38 | 4.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.43 | 1.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.77 | 2.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.29 | 0.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Province (Zambia) | Copperbelt Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 760.08 | 396.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 410.99 | 425.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,194.58 | 441.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 988.56 | 768.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.4 | 58.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 233.05 | 125.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 31.15 | 45.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Province (Zambia) | Copperbelt Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.79 | 19.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,812 | 2,148 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,392 | 6,520 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.86 | 1.79 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.72% | 46.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.3 | 12.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.34 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Province (Zambia) | Copperbelt Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.34 | 0.92 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.2 | 1.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.55 | 5.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.28 | 4.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.63 | 4.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.34 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Province (Zambia) | Copperbelt Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.99 | 15.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.54 | 3.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.73 | 19.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.16 | 4.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.32 | 18.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.56 | 102.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 642.38 | 156.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,068 | 5,662 |
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