Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Zambia is 8.07 times less expensive as compared to Australia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Zambia and Australia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Zambia and Australia.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 2,500 AUD (1,598.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 12,000 ZMW (552 USD) | 3,500 AUD (2,237.90 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 18,000 ZMW (828 USD) | 4,500 AUD (2,877.30 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 4,500 ZMW (207 USD) | 1,800 AUD (1,150.92 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 8,000 ZMW (368 USD) | 2,500 AUD (1,598.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 12,000 ZMW (552 USD) | 3,200 AUD (2,046.08 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 8 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.1 to 0.3 % | 0.3 to 1.75 % |
The average housing cost in Zambia is 4.14 times less expensive than Australia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 15,000 ZMW (690 USD) | 1,200 AUD (767.28 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 32.84% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Zambia costs 1.11 times less compared to Australia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 600 ZMW (27.60 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 60 AUD (38.36 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 47.68% less in Zambia compared to Australia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 35 ZMW (1.61 USD) | 3.50 AUD (2.24 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 2.50 AUD (1.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 1.50 AUD (0.96 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 6.50 AUD (4.16 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
In Zambia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.22 times less expensive than the cost in Australia.
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 59.75% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 2.50 AUD (1.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 4.50 AUD (2.88 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 2 AUD (1.28 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 40 ZMW (1.84 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 1.53 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 70 ZMW (3.22 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 40 ZMW (1.84 USD) | 12 AUD (7.67 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 74.68% less in Zambia compared to Australia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 8 AUD (5.12 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 6 AUD (3.84 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 120 ZMW (5.52 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 2.24 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 1,500 ZMW (69 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 4 AUD (2.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 5 ZMW (0.23 USD) | 2 AUD (1.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 ZMW (0.23 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 2.43 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 100,000 ZMW (4,600 USD) | 35,000 AUD (22,379 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 8 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 1.70 AUD (1.09 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 6.45 AUD (4.12 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | 2 AUD 1.28 USD |
You would have to pay 4.88 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Zambia compared to that of Australia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 7.64 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 5 AUD (3.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 3 AUD (1.92 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 7.10 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 700 ZMW (32.20 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 2,000 ZMW (92 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 120 AUD (76.73 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 90 AUD (57.55 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 25 AUD (15.98 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 3.43 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 1,500 ZMW (69 USD) | 1,200 AUD (767.28 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 2,000 ZMW (92 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 500 AUD (319.70 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 8.58 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 2,500 ZMW (115 USD) | 800 AUD (511.52 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 5,000 ZMW (230 USD) | 1,000 AUD (639.40 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 1,500 AUD (959.10 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 10,000 ZMW (460 USD) | 20,000 AUD (12,788 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 25,000 ZMW (1,150 USD) | 30,000 AUD (19,182 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 35,000 ZMW (1,610 USD) | 40,000 AUD (25,576 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 800 AUD (511.52 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 15.26 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 60 AUD (38.36 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 70 AUD (44.76 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 10 AUD (6.39 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 250 AUD (159.85 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 3.89 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 400 AUD (255.76 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 30 AUD (19.18 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 20 AUD (12.79 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 50 AUD (31.97 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 40 AUD (25.58 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 15 AUD (9.59 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 200 AUD (127.88 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of Australia, you would have to pay 6.26 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 6,000 AUD (3,836.40 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,000 ZMW (230 USD) | 4,800 AUD (3,069.12 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 100 ZMW per hour (4.60 USD) | 66.67 AUD per hour (42.63 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 2,000 AUD (1,278.80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 16 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 9.5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 9.5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 40 | 70 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 6,000 ZMW (276 USD) | 8,000 AUD (5,115.20 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, you would earn 15.19 times less salary as compared to Australia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() Australia ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 AUD (191.82 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 150 AUD (95.91 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 100 AUD (63.94 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 80 AUD (51.15 USD) |
Professional Services cost 8.76 times less in Zambia, as compared to Australia.
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