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Cost of Living & Prices:
Zambia vs. United States

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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Zambia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.39 times less for grocery shopping in Zambia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Zambia and 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Zambia.

2.04 EUR
6.34 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in Zambia and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Zambia.

1.33 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4 EUR (4.68 USD) in Zambia and 17.06 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Zambia.

4.00 EUR
17.06 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.54 EUR (6.47 USD) in Zambia and 15.4 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Zambia.

5.54 EUR
15.40 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in Zambia and 13.76 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Zambia.

3.26 EUR
13.76 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Zambia and 16.25 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Zambia.

2.04 EUR
16.25 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

0.70 EUR
2.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Zambia and 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Zambia.

1.26 EUR
6.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

1.11 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 7.02 EUR (8.2 USD) in Zambia and 21.38 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Zambia.

7.02 EUR
21.38 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

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

0.82 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

0.70 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.07 EUR (7.09 USD) in Zambia and 14.68 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Zambia.

6.07 EUR
14.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.06 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in Zambia and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Zambia.

1.22 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Zambia and 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Zambia.

2.16 EUR
4.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Zambia and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Zambia.

1.81 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in Zambia and 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Zambia.

1.63 EUR
7.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Zambia and 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Zambia.

1.00 EUR
5.45 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

0.50 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Zambia and 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Zambia.

1.67 EUR
5.01 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Zambia and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Zambia.

0.56 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Zambia and 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Zambia.

0.77 EUR
6.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Zambia and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Zambia.

1.26 EUR
10.27 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.14 EUR (3.67 USD) in Zambia and 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Zambia.

3.14 EUR
10.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.73 EUR (23.06 USD) in Zambia and 119.77 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Zambia.

19.73 EUR
119.77 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.07 EUR (7.09 USD) in Zambia and 22.24 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Zambia.

6.07 EUR
22.24 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

0.29 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Zambia and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 34.22 EUR (40 USD) in Zambia and 112.93 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Zambia.

34.22 EUR
112.93 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

0.85 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.87 EUR (9.2 USD) in Zambia and 35.93 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Zambia.

7.87 EUR
35.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

0.90 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Zambia and 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Zambia.

2.15 EUR
4.27 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.58 EUR (4.18 USD) in Zambia and 17.11 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Zambia.

3.58 EUR
17.11 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.57 EUR (43.91 USD) in Zambia and 134.97 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Zambia.

37.57 EUR
134.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.82 EUR (13.82 USD) in Zambia and 55.61 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Zambia.

11.82 EUR
55.61 EUR

Flats for rent

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Zambia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.35 times less for renting an apartment in Zambia than in the United States.

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 180.64 EUR (211.15 USD) in Zambia and 3471 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Zambia.

180.64 EUR
3 471 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 103.2 EUR (120.63 USD) in Zambia and 2176 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Zambia.

103.20 EUR
2 176 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 735.68 EUR (859.94 USD) in Zambia and 7033 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Zambia.

735.68 EUR
7 033 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 636.98 EUR (744.57 USD) in Zambia and 4471 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Zambia.

636.98 EUR
4 471 EUR

Flats for sale

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Zambia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.02 times less for buying an apartment in Zambia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2961 EUR (3460.65 USD) in Zambia and 14847 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Zambia.

2 961 EUR
14 847 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 5418 EUR (6333.11 USD) in Zambia and 10417 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Zambia.

5 418 EUR
10 417 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 239.39 EUR (279.82 USD) in Zambia and 4402 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.6% lower in Zambia.

239.39 EUR
4 402 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
88.7 EUR

Two stars

52.3 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

71.7 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

206 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

149 EUR
514 EUR

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

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