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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 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Zambia.

6.35 EUR
2.04 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Zambia.

2.16 EUR
1.34 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.08 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 4.01 EUR (4.68 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zambia.

17.08 EUR
4.01 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.54 EUR (6.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Zambia.

15.42 EUR
5.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Zambia.

13.78 EUR
3.26 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.28 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Zambia.

16.28 EUR
2.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Zambia.

2.86 EUR
0.70 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Zambia.

6.16 EUR
1.26 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66% lower in Zambia.

3.26 EUR
1.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.41 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 7.03 EUR (8.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Zambia.

21.41 EUR
7.03 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Zambia.

2.52 EUR
0.82 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Zambia.

4.29 EUR
0.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.7 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 6.07 EUR (7.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Zambia.

14.70 EUR
6.07 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Zambia.

1.36 EUR
1.06 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Zambia.

3.44 EUR
1.23 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.53 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Zambia.

4.90 EUR
2.17 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.12 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Zambia.

3.20 EUR
1.82 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Zambia.

7.09 EUR
1.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.69 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Zambia.

5.46 EUR
1.00 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zambia.

2.13 EUR
0.50 EUR

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 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Zambia.

5.02 EUR
1.67 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Zambia.

2.83 EUR
0.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.85 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Zambia.

6.85 EUR
0.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Zambia.

10.28 EUR
1.26 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.14 EUR (3.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Zambia.

10.28 EUR
3.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.94 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 19.76 EUR (23.06 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Zambia.

119.94 EUR
19.76 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.28 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.07 EUR (7.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Zambia.

22.28 EUR
6.07 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Zambia.

2.18 EUR
0.29 EUR

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Zambia.

0.84 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.00 EUR

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 113.09 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 34.27 EUR (40 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Zambia.

113.09 EUR
34.27 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Zambia.

2.48 EUR
0.85 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.98 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 7.88 EUR (9.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Zambia.

35.98 EUR
7.88 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Zambia.

1.86 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Zambia.

4.28 EUR
2.15 EUR

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 17.13 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.58 EUR (4.18 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Zambia.

17.13 EUR
3.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 37.62 EUR (43.91 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Zambia.

135.17 EUR
37.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.69 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 11.84 EUR (13.82 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Zambia.

55.69 EUR
11.84 EUR

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 3476 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 180.9 EUR (211.15 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Zambia.

3 476 EUR
180.90 EUR

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 2179 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 103.35 EUR (120.63 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Zambia.

2 179 EUR
103.35 EUR

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 7044 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 736.74 EUR (859.94 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Zambia.

7 044 EUR
736.74 EUR

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 4478 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 637.9 EUR (744.57 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Zambia.

4 478 EUR
637.90 EUR

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 14869 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2965 EUR (3460.65 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Zambia.

14 869 EUR
2 965 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10432 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5426 EUR (6333.11 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 48% lower in Zambia.

10 432 EUR
5 426 EUR

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 4408 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 239.73 EUR (279.82 USD) in Zambia. The average salary is 94.6% lower in Zambia.

4 408 EUR
239.73 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.9 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
52.3 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
71.8 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
207 EUR

Five stars

515 EUR
149 EUR

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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