In Livingstone, Zambia, living costs about $670 per month for one person and $1732 for a family of four, including rent.
Livingstone is 28% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Livingstone is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Livingstone is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Livingstone is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Livingstone is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food prices are 18% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 38% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the city's overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner | 22.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.86 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.56 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 37.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.91 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 65 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 101 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 60.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 409 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 799 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,963 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,422 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 305 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.44% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 175 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,880 $ |