Cost of living in Zambia — 2015

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expat.comYour favourite team22 January 2015 10:52:18

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Hi all,

We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Zambia in 2015, with an updated price listing.

Don't forget to mention in which city of Zambia you are living in.

How much does it cost to live in Zambia?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.)

> food prices (your monthly budget)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> education prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> price for a coffee or a drink

> price for cinema tickets

Do not hesitate to add items to this list!

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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MrsMooKoo New member

Member since 08 November 2012

MrsMooKooNew member16 February 2015 17:32:45

I live in Chingola, so these prices reflect where I live, not necessarily Lusaka prices:

> accommodation prices ranging from K1,000 for a simple 2 bedroom home, to K10,000 for a deluxe executive home (monthly rentals). Average home in a decent part of town around K2,500 - K3,000.

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.) Around K2.5 - K3.5, by bus or taxi for one stretch (around 1-5km)

> food prices (your monthly budget) for a family of 5, eating a mainly western diet, we spend about K3,500 per month (without eating out).

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance) - don't know!

> education prices (if you need to pay) good school - K7,500 per term per child

> energy prices (oil, electricity) fuel is K6.5 - K7.5 per litre; electricity around K600 / month

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone) Internet K290 / month; TV (basic GOTV package) K60 / month (or DSTV) between K200 and K600 / month, depending on package; mobile phone approx K500 / month in 'talk time' (quite a lot of calls).

> price for a good menu in a traditional restaurant Around K300 - K500 for a family of 5 for dinner

> price for a coffee or a drink ranging from K5 to K15 (depending on location and type of drink).

> price for cinema tickets - don't know!