Cost of living
Zambia compared to Malawi
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Zambia are roughly 45% higher than in Malawi.
Cost of living
| Item | Zambia | Malawi |
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| Total with rent one person | 756 | 677 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,211 | 1,500 |
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| Without rent one person | 336 | 355 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,351 | 882 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 524.37 | 202.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 841.59 | 359.63 |
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| Food person | 266 | 224 |
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| Food family | 550 | 450 |
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| Transport person | 109.63 | 78.42 |
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| Transport family | 231.28 | 281.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.53 years | 67.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zambia | Malawi |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.43 | 4.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.59 | 17.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3 | 5.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zambia | Malawi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 325.09 | 318.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 374.78 | 124.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 598.02 | 438.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.2 | 275.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.42 | 33.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.55 | 53.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.36 | 41.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zambia | Malawi |
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| Local transport ticket | 25.8 | 14.66 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 | 0.95 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.48% | 37.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.09 | 14.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zambia | Malawi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.39 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.74 | 7.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.86 | 4.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.94 | 5.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 1.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.48 |
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Other
| Item | Zambia | Malawi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.95 | 45.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.17 | 3.07 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.45 | 18.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.19 | 3.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.11 | 35.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.29 | 59.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 155.27 | 392.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,328 | 1,486 |
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