Cost of Living Comparison Between Zambia and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 44.6% lower than in Zambia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 42.9% lower than in Zambia | |
| Rent Prices in India are 34.4% lower than in Zambia | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 20.1% lower than in Zambia | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 24.6% lower than in Zambia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 280.4% higher than in Zambia | |
Restaurants | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.84 $ (319.62 ₹) |
3.00 $ (250.00 ₹) |
-21.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
28.34 $ (2,359.15 ₹) |
14.42 $ (1,200.00 ₹) |
-49.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.43 $ (285.83 ₹) |
4.21 $ (350.00 ₹) |
+22.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) |
1.00 $ (83.23 ₹) |
1.92 $ (160.00 ₹) |
+92.2 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.49 $ (123.66 ₹) |
3.60 $ (300.00 ₹) |
+142.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.95 $ (162.08 ₹) |
1.90 $ (158.15 ₹) |
-2.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
0.77 $ (64.03 ₹) |
0.43 $ (35.98 ₹) |
-43.8 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) |
0.37 $ (30.74 ₹) |
0.18 $ (15.33 ₹) |
-50.1 % |
Markets | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
1.31 $ (109.09 ₹) |
0.70 $ (58.42 ₹) |
-46.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) |
0.87 $ (72.56 ₹) |
0.50 $ (41.52 ₹) |
-42.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) |
2.19 $ (181.87 ₹) |
0.71 $ (59.08 ₹) |
-67.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.95 $ (162.62 ₹) |
0.96 $ (80.26 ₹) |
-50.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) |
7.89 $ (656.96 ₹) |
5.38 $ (447.41 ₹) |
-31.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) |
3.80 $ (316.59 ₹) |
3.17 $ (264.14 ₹) |
-16.6 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.46 $ (454.79 ₹) |
5.84 $ (486.37 ₹) |
+6.9 % |
| Apples (1kg) |
2.28 $ (189.58 ₹) |
2.16 $ (179.64 ₹) |
-5.2 % |
| Banana (1kg) |
1.39 $ (115.59 ₹) |
0.74 $ (61.86 ₹) |
-46.5 % |
| Oranges (1kg) |
2.30 $ (191.27 ₹) |
1.11 $ (92.74 ₹) |
-51.5 % |
| Tomato (1kg) |
1.33 $ (110.77 ₹) |
0.51 $ (42.76 ₹) |
-61.4 % |
| Potato (1kg) |
1.97 $ (163.94 ₹) |
0.37 $ (30.45 ₹) |
-81.4 % |
| Onion (1kg) |
1.58 $ (131.60 ₹) |
0.41 $ (33.84 ₹) |
-74.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.06 $ (88.44 ₹) |
0.56 $ (46.79 ₹) |
-47.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.65 $ (54.47 ₹) |
0.35 $ (29.03 ₹) |
-46.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.28 $ (439.71 ₹) |
9.01 $ (750.00 ₹) |
+70.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.85 $ (70.56 ₹) |
1.90 $ (158.35 ₹) |
+124.4 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.19 $ (98.92 ₹) |
3.11 $ (258.48 ₹) |
+161.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.27 $ (188.73 ₹) |
4.21 $ (350.00 ₹) |
+85.4 % |
Transportation | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.45 $ (120.87 ₹) |
0.36 $ (30.00 ₹) |
-75.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
38.52 $ (3,205.84 ₹) |
12.01 $ (1,000.00 ₹) |
-68.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.87 $ (238.94 ₹) |
0.84 $ (70.00 ₹) |
-70.7 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) |
1.05 $ (87.01 ₹) |
0.30 $ (25.00 ₹) |
-71.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.20 $ (765.47 ₹) |
1.20 $ (100.00 ₹) |
-86.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) |
1.36 $ (112.90 ₹) |
1.25 $ (104.15 ₹) |
-7.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (666,216.89 ₹) |
14,417.88 $ (1,200,000.00 ₹) |
+80.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (2,377,012.48 ₹) |
22,963.53 $ (1,911,254.78 ₹) |
-19.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
109.19 $ (9,088.27 ₹) |
41.77 $ (3,476.82 ₹) |
-61.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
87.12 $ (7,251.20 ₹) |
3.79 $ (315.45 ₹) |
-95.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
144.44 $ (12,021.68 ₹) |
8.39 $ (698.08 ₹) |
-94.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
39.32 $ (3,272.92 ₹) |
17.43 $ (1,450.49 ₹) |
-55.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
11.27 $ (938.05 ₹) |
7.62 $ (634.02 ₹) |
-32.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.12 $ (259.34 ₹) |
3.60 $ (300.00 ₹) |
+15.7 % |
Childcare | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
111.30 $ (9,263.87 ₹) |
76.29 $ (6,349.82 ₹) |
-31.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
5,884.51 $ (489,767.70 ₹) |
1,858.67 $ (154,697.14 ₹) |
-68.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
25.32 $ (2,107.49 ₹) |
26.70 $ (2,222.53 ₹) |
+5.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
24.15 $ (2,009.95 ₹) |
27.68 $ (2,303.84 ₹) |
+14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
86.25 $ (7,178.80 ₹) |
45.49 $ (3,786.30 ₹) |
-47.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
85.53 $ (7,118.51 ₹) |
33.43 $ (2,782.26 ₹) |
-60.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
262.56 $ (21,853.13 ₹) |
207.44 $ (17,265.56 ₹) |
-21.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
159.59 $ (13,282.55 ₹) |
129.24 $ (10,756.78 ₹) |
-19.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
795.30 $ (66,192.58 ₹) |
492.32 $ (40,975.78 ₹) |
-38.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
513.54 $ (42,741.65 ₹) |
305.77 $ (25,449.14 ₹) |
-40.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,000.00 $ (166,459.99 ₹) |
1,902.26 $ (158,324.92 ₹) |
-4.9 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,333.11 $ (527,104.45 ₹) |
1,060.12 $ (88,233.73 ₹) |
-83.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zambia Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
287.66 $ (23,941.88 ₹) |
624.64 $ (51,988.89 ₹) |
+117.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 21.25 | 8.88 | -58.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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