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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 22.47 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 9.46 PLN (2.46 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Zambia.

22.47 PLN
9.46 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.19 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 5.58 PLN (1.45 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Zambia.

9.19 PLN
5.58 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 80.74 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 21.58 PLN (5.61 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Zambia.

80.74 PLN
21.58 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 69.24 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 17.96 PLN (4.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Zambia.

69.24 PLN
17.96 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.01 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 17.35 PLN (4.51 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Zambia.

67.01 PLN
17.35 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 61.55 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 9.89 PLN (2.57 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Zambia.

61.55 PLN
9.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.35 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 3.58 PLN (0.93 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Zambia.

12.35 PLN
3.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.23 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.08 PLN (1.58 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Zambia.

18.23 PLN
6.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.12 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 5 PLN (1.3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Zambia.

15.12 PLN
5.00 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 96.13 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 31.54 PLN (8.2 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Zambia.

96.13 PLN
31.54 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.92 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.39 PLN (1.14 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Zambia.

10.92 PLN
4.39 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.43 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.77 PLN (0.98 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Zambia.

16.43 PLN
3.77 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.28 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 35.04 PLN (9.11 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Zambia.

64.28 PLN
35.04 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.81 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.58 PLN (1.19 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Zambia.

4.81 PLN
4.58 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 6.23 PLN (1.62 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Zambia.

15.00 PLN
6.23 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.5 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 9.12 PLN (2.37 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Zambia.

20.50 PLN
9.12 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.39 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 5.65 PLN (1.47 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Zambia.

16.39 PLN
5.65 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.62 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.04 PLN (1.83 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Zambia.

31.62 PLN
7.04 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

34.54 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.04 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 4.31 PLN (1.12 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Zambia.

24.04 PLN
4.31 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.62 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 3.77 PLN (0.98 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Zambia.

9.62 PLN
3.77 PLN

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 20.08 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 6.73 PLN (1.75 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Zambia.

20.08 PLN
6.73 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.77 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 3.19 PLN (0.83 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Zambia.

10.77 PLN
3.19 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.77 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 4.35 PLN (1.13 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Zambia.

30.77 PLN
4.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.47 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 5.73 PLN (1.49 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Zambia.

38.47 PLN
5.73 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.16 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 13.12 PLN (3.41 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Zambia.

46.16 PLN
13.12 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 384.68 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 113.09 PLN (29.4 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Zambia.

384.68 PLN
113.09 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.17 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 14.12 PLN (3.67 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Zambia.

96.17 PLN
14.12 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.46 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.77 PLN (0.46 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Zambia.

8.46 PLN
1.77 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Zambia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times less for fuel in the United States than in Zambia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.64 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 4.2 PLN (1.09 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in the United States.

3.64 PLN
4.20 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.53 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 4.75 PLN (1.23 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

3.53 PLN
4.75 PLN

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 496.23 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 153.87 PLN (40 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 69% lower in Zambia.

496.23 PLN
153.87 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 5.58 PLN (1.45 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Zambia.

10.58 PLN
5.58 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 115.4 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 38.78 PLN (10.08 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Zambia.

115.40 PLN
38.78 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.15 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.77 PLN (0.72 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Zambia.

7.15 PLN
2.77 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.31 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 11.54 PLN (3 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Zambia.

17.31 PLN
11.54 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 69.24 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 11.77 PLN (3.06 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 83% lower in Zambia.

69.24 PLN
11.77 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 377.98 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 108.32 PLN (28.16 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Zambia.

377.98 PLN
108.32 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 146.18 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 35.31 PLN (9.18 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Zambia.

146.18 PLN
35.31 PLN

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 14620 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1056 PLN (274.41 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Zambia.

14 620 PLN
1 056 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 9156 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 742.46 PLN (193.01 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Zambia.

9 156 PLN
742.46 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 27289 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3556 PLN (924.31 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 87% lower in Zambia.

27 289 PLN
3 556 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 15800 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1686 PLN (438.29 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Zambia.

15 800 PLN
1 686 PLN

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 54924 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 41406 PLN (10763.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Zambia.

54 924 PLN
41 406 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 35679 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 150838 PLN (39211.9 USD) in Zambia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in the United States.

35 679 PLN
150 838 PLN

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 23069 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1527 PLN (396.94 USD) in Zambia. The average salary is 93.4% lower in Zambia.

23 069 PLN
1 527 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

399 PLN
-

Two stars

563 PLN
235 PLN

Three stars

751 PLN
322 PLN

Four stars

971 PLN
928 PLN

Five stars

2 312 PLN
670 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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