Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and Canada 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 81.2% higher than in Zambia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 109.5% higher than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 239.5% higher than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 178.4% higher than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 131.3% higher than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 385.0% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6.94 $ (9.63 C$) |
18.03 $ (25.00 C$) |
+159.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
23.15 $ (32.09 C$) |
72.13 $ (100.00 C$) |
+211.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.73 $ (5.17 C$) |
10.82 $ (15.00 C$) |
+190.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.88 $ (1.22 C$) |
5.77 $ (8.00 C$) |
+553.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (2.10 C$) |
5.77 $ (8.00 C$) |
+281.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.02 $ (2.80 C$) |
3.74 $ (5.19 C$) |
+85.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.61 $ (0.85 C$) |
2.09 $ (2.89 C$) |
+240.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.32 $ (0.44 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
+428.1 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.78 $ (6.63 C$) |
8.43 $ (11.69 C$) |
+76.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.04 C$) |
2.43 $ (3.37 C$) |
+223.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.81 $ (1.12 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.29 C$) |
+104.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.50 $ (2.08 C$) |
3.49 $ (4.83 C$) |
+132.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.50 $ (4.85 C$) |
5.12 $ (7.09 C$) |
+46.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (2.51 C$) |
5.48 $ (7.60 C$) |
+203.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.22 $ (3.07 C$) |
6.72 $ (9.31 C$) |
+203.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (1.48 C$) |
1.88 $ (2.61 C$) |
+76.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (0.96 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-6.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.61 C$) |
1.73 $ (2.40 C$) |
+49.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.52 $ (0.73 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
+255.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.91 $ (1.27 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+32.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.63 $ (0.87 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.67 C$) |
+91.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.93 $ (1.29 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
+172.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.55 $ (0.77 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.50 C$) |
+225.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.44 $ (8.93 C$) |
12.98 $ (18.00 C$) |
+101.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.88 $ (1.22 C$) |
2.95 $ (4.08 C$) |
+234.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.26 $ (1.75 C$) |
3.30 $ (4.57 C$) |
+161.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (3.15 C$) |
14.43 $ (20.00 C$) |
+535.6 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (1.37 C$) |
2.52 $ (3.50 C$) |
+155.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
40.00 $ (55.45 C$) |
76.82 $ (106.50 C$) |
+92.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.51 $ (3.48 C$) |
3.28 $ (4.55 C$) |
+30.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.68 $ (2.33 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
+50.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (12.75 C$) |
28.08 $ (38.93 C$) |
+205.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.59 $ (6.37 C$) |
4.38 $ (6.08 C$) |
-4.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (11,096.60 C$) |
24,510.02 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
+206.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (39,591.84 C$) |
20,246.25 $ (28,067.17 C$) |
-29.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
73.11 $ (101.35 C$) |
147.91 $ (205.05 C$) |
+102.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.95 $ (70.64 C$) |
45.17 $ (62.62 C$) |
-11.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
125.24 $ (173.62 C$) |
61.06 $ (84.65 C$) |
-51.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
41.92 $ (58.12 C$) |
42.38 $ (58.75 C$) |
+1.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
13.82 $ (19.16 C$) |
17.35 $ (24.05 C$) |
+25.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.18 $ (5.80 C$) |
11.36 $ (15.75 C$) |
+171.5 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
176.79 $ (245.08 C$) |
805.28 $ (1,116.35 C$) |
+355.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
9,585.47 $ (13,288.25 C$) |
11,939.23 $ (16,551.23 C$) |
+24.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
19.72 $ (27.34 C$) |
55.40 $ (76.80 C$) |
+180.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
17.57 $ (24.36 C$) |
41.04 $ (56.90 C$) |
+133.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
79.11 $ (109.67 C$) |
87.69 $ (121.56 C$) |
+10.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
72.43 $ (100.41 C$) |
106.72 $ (147.95 C$) |
+47.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
211.15 $ (292.72 C$) |
1,330.68 $ (1,844.70 C$) |
+530.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
127.86 $ (177.26 C$) |
1,184.51 $ (1,642.08 C$) |
+826.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
864.39 $ (1,198.30 C$) |
2,129.93 $ (2,952.70 C$) |
+146.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
707.75 $ (981.14 C$) |
1,844.21 $ (2,556.61 C$) |
+160.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
321.50 $ (445.70 C$) |
619.78 $ (859.19 C$) |
+92.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
588.36 $ (815.64 C$) |
436.61 $ (605.27 C$) |
-25.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
279.82 $ (387.91 C$) |
2,842.73 $ (3,940.85 C$) |
+915.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.00 | 6.36 | -74.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 26 | 3823 |
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