Cost of living
Zambia compared to Jamaica
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Zambia are roughly 26% higher than in Jamaica.
Cost of living
| Item | Zambia | Jamaica |
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| Total with rent one person | 756 | 997 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,211 | 2,867 |
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| Without rent one person | 336 | 704 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,351 | 1,990 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 524.37 | 537.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 841.59 | 1,051.71 |
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| Food person | 266 | 526 |
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| Food family | 550 | 1,050 |
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| Transport person | 109.63 | 103.62 |
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| Transport family | 231.28 | 225.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.03 years | 59.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zambia | Jamaica |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.43 | 7.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.59 | 72.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3 | 6.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 2.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zambia | Jamaica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 325.09 | 661.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 374.78 | 335.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 598.02 | 1,365.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.2 | 1,051.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.42 | 96.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.55 | 156.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.36 | 57.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zambia | Jamaica |
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| Local transport ticket | 25.8 | 8.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,150 | 2,006 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,071 | 1,535 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 | 0.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.64% | 38.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.09 | 28.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zambia | Jamaica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 3.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 3.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.39 | 3.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.74 | 11.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.86 | 8.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.94 | 6.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 2.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.82 |
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Other
| Item | Zambia | Jamaica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.95 | 66.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.17 | 9.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.45 | 20.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.19 | 8.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.11 | 33.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.29 | 79.66 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 155.27 | 164.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,328 | 2,354 |
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