Cost of living in Lusaka is 2% higher than in Kadoma (without rent).
Rent in Lusaka is 18% cheaper than in Kadoma.
Cost of living including rent in Lusaka is 6% lower than in Kadoma.
Food in Lusaka is 20% cheaper than in Kadoma.
Transport in Lusaka is 158% more expensive than in Kadoma.
| Lusaka | Kadoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lusaka | Kadoma | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.96 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.84 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.22 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ | 9.14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.63 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ | 1.26 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 20.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.3 $ | 8.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.51 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.2 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
63.7 $ | 123 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ | 141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 330 $ | 632 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 171 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 881 $ | 599 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,988 $ | 1,303 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,865 $ | 1,629 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 332 $ | 303 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.22 % | 14.94 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ | 50.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.5 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Haircut | 4.8 $ | 6.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.6 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 246 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,845 $ | 8,828 $ |