Cost of living
Western Province (Zambia) compared to Southern Province (Zambia)
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Overview comparison
Western Province (Zambia)Southern Province (Zambia)
Consumer prices in Western Province (Zambia) are roughly 9% higher than in Southern Province (Zambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Province (Zambia) | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,185 | 1,144 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,057 | 2,249 |
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| Without rent one person | 432 | 623 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,432 | 1,417 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 736.81 | 502.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 913.2 | 753.82 |
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| Food person | 381 | 406 |
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| Food family | 1,168 | 897 |
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| Transport person | 30.96 | 29.71 |
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| Transport family | 85.2 | 86.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.4 years | 77.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Province (Zambia) | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.58 | 12.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.07 | 31.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.91 | 6.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 | 3.33 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.61 | 4.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.21 | 2.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Province (Zambia) | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 312.25 | 364.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 662.39 | 514.16 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 682.65 | 818.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,039 | 592.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.17 | 43.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.22 | 63.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.71 | 77.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Province (Zambia) | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.45 | 8.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 362 | 329 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 295 | 307 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.8% | 23.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.31 | 7.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Province (Zambia) | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.91 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.18 | 2.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.65 | 9.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.77 | 6.61 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.38 | 13.21 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Western Province (Zambia) | Southern Province (Zambia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.89 | 31.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 0.97 | 6.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 76.6 | 49.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.63 | 19.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.95 | 57.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.11 | 69.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.77 | 125.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,229 | 13,169 |
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