Cost of living
Ethiopia compared to Zambia
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Overview comparison
EthiopiaZambia
Consumer prices in Zambia are roughly 24% higher than in Ethiopia.
Cost of living
| Item | Ethiopia | Zambia |
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| Total with rent one person | 802 | 756 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,944 | 2,211 |
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| Without rent one person | 438 | 336 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,253 | 1,351 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 457.8 | 524.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 865.39 | 841.59 |
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| Food person | 300 | 266 |
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| Food family | 918 | 550 |
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| Transport person | 44.01 | 109.63 |
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| Transport family | 120.78 | 231.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.84 years | 68.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ethiopia | Zambia |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.88 | 6.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.4 | 20.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.49 | 3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 1 | 1.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ethiopia | Zambia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.05 | 325.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 328.71 | 374.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,633.17 | 598.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 715.91 | 626.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 111.57 | 70.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.7 | 98.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.37 | 49.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ethiopia | Zambia |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.96 | 25.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,959 | 2,150 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,942 | 8,071 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 1.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.8% | 33.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.15 | 10.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ethiopia | Zambia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.22 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 1.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 5.74 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 3.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.05 | 4.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Ethiopia | Zambia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 77.57 | 29.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.93 | 3.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.23 | 19.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.31 | 4.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.97 | 21.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.41 | 80.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 71.88 | 155.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,954 | 5,328 |
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