Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Zambia instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Zambia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$7.21
ZMW188.04
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$3.82
ZMW99.65
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.71
ZMW18.61
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.33
ZMW8.63
|
pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Zambia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.74
ZMW19.29
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.64
ZMW94.81
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.85
ZMW126.53
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.92
ZMW50.18
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.80
ZMW46.85
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.20
ZMW31.32
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.60
ZMW15.74
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.27
ZMW32.99
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.56
ZMW14.69
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.96
ZMW24.92
|
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.67
ZMW17.57
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Zambia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.77
ZMW124.27
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$37.04
ZMW965.78
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$8,004.53
ZMW208,734.89
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$12.13
ZMW316.31
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Zambia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$125.92
ZMW3,283.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$214.42
ZMW5,591.52
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$114.96
ZMW2,997.79
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$83.50
ZMW2,177.48
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Zambia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$176.79
ZMW4,610.15
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$6,570.42
ZMW171,337.61
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Zambia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$0.97
ZMW25.21
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.07
ZMW54.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.49
ZMW64.91
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$41.21
ZMW1,074.69
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.50
ZMW91.26
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Zambia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$18.43
ZMW480.73
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$18.78
ZMW489.83
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$90.18
ZMW2,351.54
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$82.76
ZMW2,158.17
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