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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 8.66 PLN (2.38 USD) in Zambia and 26.96 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Zambia.

8.66 PLN
26.96 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.68 PLN (1.56 USD) in Zambia and 9.17 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Zambia.

5.68 PLN
9.17 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.03 PLN (4.68 USD) in Zambia and 72.54 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Zambia.

17.03 PLN
72.54 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 23.54 PLN (6.47 USD) in Zambia and 65.49 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Zambia.

23.54 PLN
65.49 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.86 PLN (3.81 USD) in Zambia and 58.5 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Zambia.

13.86 PLN
58.50 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.66 PLN (2.38 USD) in Zambia and 69.12 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Zambia.

8.66 PLN
69.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in Zambia and 12.15 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Zambia.

2.98 PLN
12.15 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.35 PLN (1.47 USD) for 12 eggs in Zambia and 26.16 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Zambia.

5.35 PLN
26.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.73 PLN (1.3 USD) in Zambia and 13.86 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Zambia.

4.73 PLN
13.86 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.83 PLN (8.2 USD) in Zambia and 90.92 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Zambia.

29.83 PLN
90.92 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.49 PLN (0.96 USD) in Zambia and 10.7 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Zambia.

3.49 PLN
10.70 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in Zambia and 18.23 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Zambia.

2.98 PLN
18.23 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.79 PLN (7.09 USD) in Zambia and 62.43 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Zambia.

25.79 PLN
62.43 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.51 PLN (1.24 USD) in Zambia and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in Zambia.

4.51 PLN
5.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.2 PLN (1.43 USD) in Zambia and 14.59 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Zambia.

5.20 PLN
14.59 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.2 PLN (2.53 USD) in Zambia and 20.81 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Zambia.

9.20 PLN
20.81 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.71 PLN (2.12 USD) in Zambia and 13.61 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Zambia.

7.71 PLN
13.61 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.95 PLN (1.91 USD) in Zambia and 30.09 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Zambia.

6.95 PLN
30.09 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
32.67 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Zambia and 23.18 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Zambia.

4.26 PLN
23.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 PLN (0.58 USD) in Zambia and 9.06 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Zambia.

2.11 PLN
9.06 PLN

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 7.09 PLN (1.95 USD) in Zambia and 21.32 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Zambia.

7.09 PLN
21.32 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 PLN (0.65 USD) in Zambia and 12.01 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Zambia.

2.36 PLN
12.01 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.27 PLN (0.9 USD) in Zambia and 29.11 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Zambia.

3.27 PLN
29.11 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.35 PLN (1.47 USD) in Zambia and 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Zambia.

5.35 PLN
43.66 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.35 PLN (3.67 USD) in Zambia and 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Zambia.

13.35 PLN
43.66 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.9 PLN (23.06 USD) in Zambia and 509.34 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Zambia.

83.90 PLN
509.34 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25.79 PLN (7.09 USD) in Zambia and 94.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Zambia.

25.79 PLN
94.59 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.24 PLN (0.34 USD) in Zambia and 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Zambia.

1.24 PLN
9.28 PLN

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 3.53 PLN (0.97 USD) in Zambia and 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Zambia.

3.53 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.27 PLN (1.17 USD) in Zambia and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in the United States.

4.27 PLN
3.38 PLN

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 145.53 PLN (40 USD) in Zambia and 480.24 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Zambia.

145.53 PLN
480.24 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in Zambia and 10.55 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Zambia.

3.60 PLN
10.55 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.47 PLN (9.2 USD) in Zambia and 152.8 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Zambia.

33.47 PLN
152.80 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.82 PLN (1.05 USD) in Zambia and 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Zambia.

3.82 PLN
7.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 9.13 PLN (2.51 USD) in Zambia and 18.15 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Zambia.

9.13 PLN
18.15 PLN

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 15.21 PLN (4.18 USD) in Zambia and 72.76 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Zambia.

15.21 PLN
72.76 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 159.75 PLN (43.91 USD) in Zambia and 573.99 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Zambia.

159.75 PLN
573.99 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.28 PLN (13.82 USD) in Zambia and 236.48 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Zambia.

50.28 PLN
236.48 PLN

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 768.2 PLN (211.15 USD) in Zambia and 14762 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Zambia.

768.20 PLN
14 762 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 438.87 PLN (120.63 USD) in Zambia and 9252 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Zambia.

438.87 PLN
9 252 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 3129 PLN (859.94 USD) in Zambia and 29911 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Zambia.

3 129 PLN
29 911 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 2709 PLN (744.57 USD) in Zambia and 19015 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Zambia.

2 709 PLN
19 015 PLN

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 12590 PLN (3460.65 USD) in Zambia and 63141 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Zambia.

12 590 PLN
63 141 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 23041 PLN (6333.11 USD) in Zambia and 44299 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Zambia.

23 041 PLN
44 299 PLN

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 1018 PLN (279.82 USD) in Zambia and 18719 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.6% lower in Zambia.

1 018 PLN
18 719 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
377 PLN

Two stars

222 PLN
532 PLN

Three stars

305 PLN
710 PLN

Four stars

878 PLN
918 PLN

Five stars

633 PLN
2 187 PLN

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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