Africa
Cost of living in Zambia
30%of US price level
Is Zambia expensive?
Prices in Zambia are about 30% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Livingstone, at about $812–1,420 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Zambia, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone | $812–1,420 | $305–609 | $4.1–8.1 | 72/100 |
| Lusaka | $1,020–1,730 | $508–1,020 | $4.1–7.6 | 61/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Zambia Department of Immigration
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- UK FCDO travel advice: Zambia
- World Bank open data
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