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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Zambia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.39 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Zambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.04 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 8.68 PLN (2.38 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Zambia.

27.04 PLN
8.68 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.19 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.69 PLN (1.56 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Zambia.

9.19 PLN
5.69 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.75 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 17.08 PLN (4.68 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zambia.

72.75 PLN
17.08 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 23.61 PLN (6.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 64% lower in Zambia.

65.67 PLN
23.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.67 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Zambia.

58.67 PLN
13.90 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.32 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 8.68 PLN (2.38 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Zambia.

69.32 PLN
8.68 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Zambia.

12.19 PLN
2.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.23 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.36 PLN (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Zambia.

26.23 PLN
5.36 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 4.74 PLN (1.3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Zambia.

13.90 PLN
4.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.18 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 29.92 PLN (8.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Zambia.

91.18 PLN
29.92 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 3.5 PLN (0.96 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Zambia.

10.73 PLN
3.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.28 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Zambia.

18.28 PLN
2.99 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.61 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 25.87 PLN (7.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Zambia.

62.61 PLN
25.87 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 4.52 PLN (1.24 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Zambia.

5.80 PLN
4.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.63 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.22 PLN (1.43 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Zambia.

14.63 PLN
5.22 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 9.23 PLN (2.53 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Zambia.

20.87 PLN
9.23 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.65 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.73 PLN (2.12 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Zambia.

13.65 PLN
7.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.17 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.97 PLN (1.91 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Zambia.

30.17 PLN
6.97 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.76 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.24 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Zambia.

23.24 PLN
4.27 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.08 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.12 PLN (0.58 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Zambia.

9.08 PLN
2.12 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Zambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.36 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Zambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.38 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (1.95 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Zambia.

21.38 PLN
7.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.04 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.37 PLN (0.65 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Zambia.

12.04 PLN
2.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 3.28 PLN (0.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Zambia.

29.19 PLN
3.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.78 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 5.36 PLN (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Zambia.

43.78 PLN
5.36 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.78 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 13.39 PLN (3.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Zambia.

43.78 PLN
13.39 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.8 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 84.14 PLN (23.06 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Zambia.

510.80 PLN
84.14 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.86 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 25.87 PLN (7.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Zambia.

94.86 PLN
25.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.3 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.24 PLN (0.34 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Zambia.

9.30 PLN
1.24 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Zambia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times less for fuel in the United States than in Zambia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.54 PLN (0.97 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Zambia.

3.59 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.28 PLN (1.17 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
4.28 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Zambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.42 times more for transportation in the United States than in Zambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.61 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 145.94 PLN (40 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Zambia.

481.61 PLN
145.94 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Zambia.

10.58 PLN
3.61 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.24 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 33.57 PLN (9.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Zambia.

153.24 PLN
33.57 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.83 PLN (1.05 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Zambia.

7.92 PLN
3.83 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.21 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 9.16 PLN (2.51 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Zambia.

18.21 PLN
9.16 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Zambia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.97 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 15.25 PLN (4.18 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Zambia.

72.97 PLN
15.25 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.64 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 160.21 PLN (43.91 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Zambia.

575.64 PLN
160.21 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.16 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 50.42 PLN (13.82 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Zambia.

237.16 PLN
50.42 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Zambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.35 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14805 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 770.4 PLN (211.15 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Zambia.

14 805 PLN
770.40 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 9279 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 440.13 PLN (120.63 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Zambia.

9 279 PLN
440.13 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 29997 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3138 PLN (859.94 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Zambia.

29 997 PLN
3 138 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 19070 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2717 PLN (744.57 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Zambia.

19 070 PLN
2 717 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Zambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.02 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63322 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12626 PLN (3460.65 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Zambia.

63 322 PLN
12 626 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 44425 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 23107 PLN (6333.11 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 48% lower in Zambia.

44 425 PLN
23 107 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Zambia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 18.39 times higher than in Zambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18773 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1021 PLN (279.82 USD) in Zambia. The average salary is 94.6% lower in Zambia.

18 773 PLN
1 021 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
-

Two stars

534 PLN
223 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
306 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
880 PLN

Five stars

2 193 PLN
635 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Zambia: 4 cities, 93 hotels

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