Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 86.5% higher than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 113.6% higher than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 238.6% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 172.3% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 141.9% higher than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 494.3% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
7.09 $ (11.05 A$) |
16.03 $ (25.00 A$) |
+126.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.06 $ (35.96 A$) |
76.96 $ (120.00 A$) |
+233.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (5.81 A$) |
9.62 $ (15.00 A$) |
+158.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.90 $ (1.40 A$) |
6.41 $ (10.00 A$) |
+616.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.55 $ (2.42 A$) |
7.05 $ (11.00 A$) |
+354.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.00 $ (3.12 A$) |
3.44 $ (5.36 A$) |
+71.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.62 $ (0.97 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.06 A$) |
+318.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.33 $ (0.51 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.34 A$) |
+556.8 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (7.45 A$) |
5.73 $ (8.93 A$) |
+19.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.17 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.42 A$) |
+191.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.26 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.44 A$) |
+14.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (2.34 A$) |
4.24 $ (6.61 A$) |
+182.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (5.45 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.25 A$) |
+14.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (2.82 A$) |
3.79 $ (5.91 A$) |
+109.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (3.46 A$) |
6.23 $ (9.71 A$) |
+180.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.66 A$) |
1.43 $ (2.22 A$) |
+33.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (1.08 A$) |
1.23 $ (1.92 A$) |
+78.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.81 A$) |
1.31 $ (2.04 A$) |
+12.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (0.82 A$) |
1.92 $ (2.99 A$) |
+266.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.43 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
+20.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.98 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
+52.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (1.45 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.40 A$) |
+134.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (0.86 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+168.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (10.05 A$) |
12.83 $ (20.00 A$) |
+99.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (1.37 A$) |
4.40 $ (6.85 A$) |
+398.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.97 A$) |
4.87 $ (7.59 A$) |
+285.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (3.54 A$) |
30.78 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,256.2 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (1.54 A$) |
2.89 $ (4.50 A$) |
+191.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (62.37 A$) |
96.20 $ (150.00 A$) |
+140.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (3.91 A$) |
3.85 $ (6.00 A$) |
+53.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (2.62 A$) |
2.79 $ (4.35 A$) |
+65.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (14.34 A$) |
37.20 $ (58.00 A$) |
+304.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (7.16 A$) |
4.45 $ (6.93 A$) |
-3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (12,481.14 A$) |
28,489.80 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+255.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (44,531.79 A$) |
22,438.72 $ (34,987.80 A$) |
-21.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (113.99 A$) |
173.84 $ (271.07 A$) |
+137.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (79.45 A$) |
26.46 $ (41.26 A$) |
-48.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (195.28 A$) |
52.27 $ (81.50 A$) |
-58.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (65.37 A$) |
46.94 $ (73.19 A$) |
+12.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (21.55 A$) |
16.55 $ (25.81 A$) |
+19.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (6.52 A$) |
14.11 $ (22.00 A$) |
+237.2 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (275.66 A$) |
1,559.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+782.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (14,946.25 A$) |
12,483.75 $ (19,465.42 A$) |
+30.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (30.75 A$) |
70.95 $ (110.64 A$) |
+259.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (27.40 A$) |
50.61 $ (78.91 A$) |
+188.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (123.35 A$) |
101.01 $ (157.50 A$) |
+27.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (112.94 A$) |
109.16 $ (170.21 A$) |
+50.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (329.24 A$) |
1,367.08 $ (2,131.64 A$) |
+547.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (199.37 A$) |
1,083.46 $ (1,689.40 A$) |
+747.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (1,347.81 A$) |
2,310.82 $ (3,603.16 A$) |
+167.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (1,103.56 A$) |
1,709.25 $ (2,665.16 A$) |
+141.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (501.31 A$) |
622.77 $ (971.06 A$) |
+93.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (917.41 A$) |
464.52 $ (724.31 A$) |
-21.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (436.31 A$) |
3,552.78 $ (5,539.71 A$) |
+1,169.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 6.36 | -74.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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