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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Zambia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Zambia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.3 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Zambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.22 PLN (3.57 USD) in Canada and 9.12 PLN (2.46 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Zambia.

13.22 PLN
9.12 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.51 PLN (1.22 USD) in Canada and 5.37 PLN (1.45 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 16% lower in Canada.

4.51 PLN
5.37 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.87 PLN (13.46 USD) in Canada and 20.79 PLN (5.61 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Zambia.

49.87 PLN
20.79 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.41 PLN (11.98 USD) in Canada and 17.31 PLN (4.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 61% lower in Zambia.

44.41 PLN
17.31 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.38 PLN (11.7 USD) in Canada and 16.71 PLN (4.51 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Zambia.

43.38 PLN
16.71 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 46.91 PLN (12.66 USD) in Canada and 9.52 PLN (2.57 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Zambia.

46.91 PLN
9.52 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.43 PLN (2.27 USD) in Canada and 3.45 PLN (0.93 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Zambia.

8.43 PLN
3.45 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.83 PLN (3.19 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 5.86 PLN (1.58 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Zambia.

11.83 PLN
5.86 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.01 PLN (2.7 USD) in Canada and 4.82 PLN (1.3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Zambia.

10.01 PLN
4.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 104.28 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 30.39 PLN (8.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Zambia.

104.28 PLN
30.39 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.03 PLN (2.44 USD) in Canada and 4.22 PLN (1.14 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Zambia.

9.03 PLN
4.22 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.25 PLN (2.49 USD) in Canada and 3.63 PLN (0.98 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Zambia.

9.25 PLN
3.63 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.37 PLN (11.43 USD) in Canada and 33.76 PLN (9.11 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Zambia.

42.37 PLN
33.76 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.82 PLN (2.65 USD) in Canada and 4.41 PLN (1.19 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Zambia.

9.82 PLN
4.41 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.71 PLN (2.62 USD) in Canada and 6 PLN (1.62 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Zambia.

9.71 PLN
6.00 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.16 PLN (3.28 USD) in Canada and 8.78 PLN (2.37 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Zambia.

12.16 PLN
8.78 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.71 PLN (2.62 USD) in Canada and 5.45 PLN (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Zambia.

9.71 PLN
5.45 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.12 PLN (3 USD) in Canada and 6.78 PLN (1.83 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Zambia.

11.12 PLN
6.78 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

76.56 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.71 PLN (3.7 USD) in Canada and 4.15 PLN (1.12 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Zambia.

13.71 PLN
4.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.64 USD) in Canada and 3.63 PLN (0.98 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Zambia.

6.09 PLN
3.63 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Zambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.18 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Zambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.3 PLN (3.59 USD) in Canada and 6.49 PLN (1.75 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Zambia.

13.30 PLN
6.49 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.29 PLN (1.97 USD) in Canada and 3.08 PLN (0.83 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Zambia.

7.29 PLN
3.08 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.76 PLN (5.87 USD) in Canada and 4.19 PLN (1.13 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Zambia.

21.76 PLN
4.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.47 PLN (6.6 USD) in Canada and 5.52 PLN (1.49 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Zambia.

24.47 PLN
5.52 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.35 PLN (9.54 USD) in Canada and 12.64 PLN (3.41 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Zambia.

35.35 PLN
12.64 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 326.33 PLN (88.06 USD) in Canada and 108.95 PLN (29.4 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Zambia.

326.33 PLN
108.95 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.55 PLN (16.88 USD) in Canada and 13.6 PLN (3.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Zambia.

62.55 PLN
13.60 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.79 PLN (1.56 USD) in Canada and 1.7 PLN (0.46 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Zambia.

5.79 PLN
1.70 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Zambia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times more for fuel in Canada than in Zambia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.41 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada and 4.04 PLN (1.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Zambia.

4.41 PLN
4.04 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.67 PLN (1.26 USD) in Canada and 4.57 PLN (1.23 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Zambia.

4.67 PLN
4.57 PLN

LPG 1L

3.48 PLN
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Zambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.61 times more for transportation in Canada than in Zambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 424.23 PLN (114.47 USD) in Canada and 148.24 PLN (40 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Zambia.

424.23 PLN
148.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.84 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada and 5.37 PLN (1.45 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Zambia.

8.84 PLN
5.37 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 84.3 PLN (22.75 USD) in Canada and 37.36 PLN (10.08 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Zambia.

84.30 PLN
37.36 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.76 PLN (1.28 USD) in Canada and 2.67 PLN (0.72 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Zambia.

4.76 PLN
2.67 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.16 PLN (3.28 USD) in Canada and 11.12 PLN (3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Zambia.

12.16 PLN
11.12 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Zambia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 40.79 PLN (11.01 USD) in Canada and 11.34 PLN (3.06 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Zambia.

40.79 PLN
11.34 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 170.78 PLN (46.08 USD) in Canada and 104.36 PLN (28.16 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Zambia.

170.78 PLN
104.36 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.64 PLN (17.44 USD) in Canada and 34.02 PLN (9.18 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Zambia.

64.64 PLN
34.02 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Zambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.62 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Zambia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6606 PLN (1782.56 USD) in Canada and 1017 PLN (274.41 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Zambia.

6 606 PLN
1 017 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5548 PLN (1497.1 USD) in Canada and 715.28 PLN (193.01 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Zambia.

5 548 PLN
715.28 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10560 PLN (2849.62 USD) in Canada and 3425 PLN (924.31 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Zambia.

10 560 PLN
3 425 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8597 PLN (2319.87 USD) in Canada and 1624 PLN (438.29 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Zambia.

8 597 PLN
1 624 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Zambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.99 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in Zambia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 34694 PLN (9361.69 USD) in Canada and 39890 PLN (10763.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Canada.

34 694 PLN
39 890 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27211 PLN (7342.53 USD) in Canada and 145316 PLN (39211.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Canada.

27 211 PLN
145 316 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Zambia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 7.82 times higher than in Zambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11498 PLN (3102.61 USD) in Canada and 1471 PLN (396.94 USD) in Zambia. The average salary is 87.2% lower in Zambia.

11 498 PLN
1 471 PLN

Hotels

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Canada vs. Zambia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

425 PLN
-

Two stars

460 PLN
226 PLN

Three stars

623 PLN
310 PLN

Four stars

762 PLN
894 PLN

Five stars

1 526 PLN
645 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Zambia: 4 cities, 93 hotels

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