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