Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Zambia is 3.08 times less expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Zambia and China. 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 China.
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Indicators | Zambia | China |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 ZMW (552 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 ZMW (828 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,500 ZMW (207 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 ZMW (368 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 ZMW (552 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 8 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 0.3 % | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Zambia is 2.21 times less expensive than China.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 15,000 ZMW (690 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 7.71% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Zambia costs 1.01 times less compared to China.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 600 ZMW (27.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 5.14% more in Zambia compared to China.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 35 ZMW (1.61 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In Zambia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.58 times less expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 53.49% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Apples (1 KG) | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 40 ZMW (1.84 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.31 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 70 ZMW (3.22 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 40 ZMW (1.84 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 56.42% less in Zambia compared to China.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 120 ZMW (5.52 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.15 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,500 ZMW (69 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 5 ZMW (0.23 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5 ZMW (0.23 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.36 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 100,000 ZMW (4,600 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 8 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 4.57 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Zambia compared to that of China.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Doctor Visit | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.40 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.13 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 700 ZMW (32.20 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit | 2,000 ZMW (92 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.77 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Children's Jeans | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,500 ZMW (69 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 2,000 ZMW (92 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.39 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,500 ZMW (115 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 5,000 ZMW (230 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees | 10,000 ZMW (460 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 25,000 ZMW (1,150 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 35,000 ZMW (1,610 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.08 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.11 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Language Classes | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.20 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 5,000 ZMW (230 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 100 ZMW per hour (4.60 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 16 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 40 | 55 |
Median Household Income | 6,000 ZMW (276 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, you would earn 5.11 times less salary as compared to China.
Indicators | Zambia | China |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 7.61 times less in Zambia, as compared to China.
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