Cost of living in Ndola is 27% higher than in Obock (without rent).
Rent in Ndola is 204% more expensive than in Obock.
Cost of living including rent in Ndola is 106% higher than in Obock.
Food in Ndola is 5% more expensive than in Obock.
Transport in Ndola is 317% more expensive than in Obock.
| Ndola | Obock | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ndola | Obock | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.35 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.17 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.97 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.02 $ | 7.08 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.4 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.26 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.6 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.66 $ | 2.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 67.5 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ | 7.31 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.5 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.27 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.54 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.4 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33 $ | 26.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 693 $ | 166 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,504 $ | 331 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 474 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 508 $ | 478 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,978 $ | 1,425 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,025 $ | 871 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 128 $ | 429 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.12 % | 11.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8.86 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 4.68 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.9 $ | 68 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.4 $ | 33.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 177 $ | 139 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,892 $ | 4,144 $ |