Cost of living
Zambia compared to Seychelles
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Overview comparison
ZambiaSeychelles
Consumer prices in Seychelles are roughly 43% higher than in Zambia.
Cost of living
| Item | Zambia | Seychelles |
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| Total with rent one person | 756 | 1,742 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,211 | 3,889 |
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| Without rent one person | 336 | 788 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,351 | 2,190 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 524.37 | 911.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 841.59 | 1,873.88 |
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| Food person | 266 | 487 |
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| Food family | 550 | 1,284 |
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| Transport person | 109.63 | 69.79 |
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| Transport family | 231.28 | 256.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.53 years | 76.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zambia | Seychelles |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.43 | 14.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.59 | 41.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3 | 10.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 3.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 3.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 2.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zambia | Seychelles |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 325.09 | 770.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 374.78 | 639.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 598.02 | 1,991.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 626.2 | 1,384.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.42 | 46.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.55 | 77.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.36 | 96.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zambia | Seychelles |
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| Local transport ticket | 25.8 | 13.33 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 | 0.9 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.48% | 9.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.09 | 33.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.6 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zambia | Seychelles |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.67 | 1.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.39 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.74 | 10.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.86 | 5.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.94 | 13.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 2.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Zambia | Seychelles |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.95 | 76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.17 | 4.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.45 | 64.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.19 | 9.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.11 | 75.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.29 | 74.95 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 155.27 | 144.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,328 | 7,427 |
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