Cost of living in Ndola is very similar to Moroni (without rent).
Rent in Ndola is 8% more expensive than in Moroni.
Cost of living including rent in Ndola is 4% higher than in Moroni.
Food in Ndola is 16% cheaper than in Moroni.
Transport in Ndola is 154% more expensive than in Moroni.
| Ndola | Moroni | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Ndola | Moroni | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.35 $ | 1.11 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.9 $ | 18.5 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.17 $ | 7.81 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 4.22 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.39 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.05 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.97 $ | 4.92 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.02 $ | 7.61 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 2.39 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.26 $ | 9.97 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 5.43 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.48 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 0.55 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 3.27 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.75 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.7 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.2 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.6 $ | 12.3 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.94 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.66 $ | 1.64 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.59 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.5 $ | 31.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 8.35 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 14.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.27 $ | 3.59 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 2.9 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 1.57 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 66.4 $ | 67.1 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 102 $ | 103 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 33 $ | 72.4 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 693 $ | 533 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,504 $ | 1,108 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 474 $ | 641 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 508 $ | 1,369 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,978 $ | 1,526 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,025 $ | 1,320 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 128 $ | 638 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.12 % | 3.8 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.86 $ | 33.4 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 6.37 $ | 
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 3.98 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.9 $ | 107 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.4 $ | 58.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 177 $ | 392 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,892 $ | 13,831 $ |