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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 3.14 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Zambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 2.46 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Zambia.

5.84 USD
2.46 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 1.45 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Zambia.

2.39 USD
1.45 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 5.61 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Zambia.

20.99 USD
5.61 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 4.67 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Zambia.

18.00 USD
4.67 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 4.51 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Zambia.

17.42 USD
4.51 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 2.57 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Zambia.

16.00 USD
2.57 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 0.93 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Zambia.

3.21 USD
0.93 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.58 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Zambia.

4.74 USD
1.58 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 1.3 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Zambia.

3.93 USD
1.30 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
8.20 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.14 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Zambia.

2.84 USD
1.14 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 0.98 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 77% lower in Zambia.

4.27 USD
0.98 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 9.11 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Zambia.

16.71 USD
9.11 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.19 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Zambia.

1.25 USD
1.19 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 1.62 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Zambia.

3.90 USD
1.62 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 2.37 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Zambia.

5.33 USD
2.37 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 1.47 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Zambia.

4.26 USD
1.47 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 1.83 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Zambia.

8.22 USD
1.83 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 1.12 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Zambia.

6.25 USD
1.12 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.98 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Zambia.

2.50 USD
0.98 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Zambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.92 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Zambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 1.75 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Zambia.

5.22 USD
1.75 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 0.83 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Zambia.

2.80 USD
0.83 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 1.13 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Zambia.

8.00 USD
1.13 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 1.49 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Zambia.

10.00 USD
1.49 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 3.41 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Zambia.

12.00 USD
3.41 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 29.4 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Zambia.

100.00 USD
29.40 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 3.67 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Zambia.

25.00 USD
3.67 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.46 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Zambia.

2.20 USD
0.46 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Zambia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.24 times less for fuel in the United States than in Zambia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.09 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.23 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.23 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Zambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.04 times more for transportation in the United States than in Zambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 40 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Zambia.

129.00 USD
40.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 1.45 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Zambia.

2.75 USD
1.45 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 10.08 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Zambia.

30.00 USD
10.08 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.72 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Zambia.

1.86 USD
0.72 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 3 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Zambia.

4.50 USD
3.00 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 3.06 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Zambia.

18.00 USD
3.06 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 28.16 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Zambia.

98.26 USD
28.16 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 9.18 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Zambia.

38.00 USD
9.18 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Zambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.5 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 3800 USD in the United States and 274.41 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Zambia.

3 800 USD
274.41 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 193.01 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Zambia.

2 380 USD
193.01 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 924.31 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 87% lower in Zambia.

7 094 USD
924.31 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 438.29 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Zambia.

4 107 USD
438.29 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Zambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.12 times less 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 14278 USD in the United States and 10764 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Zambia.

14 278 USD
10 764 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 39212 USD in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in the United States.

9 275 USD
39 212 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Zambia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 15.11 times higher than in Zambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 396.94 USD in Zambia. The average salary is 93.4% lower in Zambia.

5 997 USD
396.94 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
61.1 USD

Three stars

195 USD
83.8 USD

Four stars

252 USD
241 USD

Five stars

601 USD
174 USD

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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