Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Zambia is 3.36 times less expensive as compared to North Korea.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Zambia and North Korea. 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 North Korea.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 529,339 KPW (582.27 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 12,000 ZMW (552 USD) | 993,638 KPW (1,093 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 18,000 ZMW (828 USD) | 1,657,730 KPW (1,823.50 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 4,500 ZMW (207 USD) | 331,467 KPW (364.61 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 8,000 ZMW (368 USD) | 662,934 KPW (729.23 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 12,000 ZMW (552 USD) | 993,638 KPW (1,093 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 8 % | 4.2 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 1.3 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.1 to 0.3 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Zambia is 2.02 times less expensive than North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 15,000 ZMW (690 USD) | 1,325,319 KPW (1,457.85 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 46,340 KPW (50.97 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 53.25% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Zambia costs 2.11 times less compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 600 ZMW (27.60 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 12.24% more in Zambia compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 35 ZMW (1.61 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 1,324 KPW (1.46 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 662 KPW (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 1,656 KPW (1.82 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 5,304 KPW (5.83 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 6,621 KPW (7.28 USD) |
In Zambia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.90 times less expensive than the cost in North Korea.
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 51.37% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 3,307 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 2,322 KPW (2.55 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 1,656 KPW (1.82 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 3,307 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 25 ZMW (1.15 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 40 ZMW (1.84 USD) | 3,975 KPW (4.37 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.99 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 70 ZMW (3.22 USD) | 7,944 KPW (8.74 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 33,151 KPW (36.47 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 40 ZMW (1.84 USD) | 5,307 KPW (5.84 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 1,657 KPW (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 7,944 KPW (8.74 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 3,307 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 64.97% less in Zambia compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 6,621 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 1,989 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 120 ZMW (5.52 USD) | 9,926 KPW (10.92 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 2.18 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 796 KPW (0.88 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 1,500 ZMW (69 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 1,988 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 5 ZMW (0.23 USD) | 662 KPW (0.73 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 1,988 KPW (2.19 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 ZMW (0.23 USD) | 994 KPW (1.09 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 2.89 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 100,000 ZMW (4,600 USD) | 19,858,740 KPW (21,844.61 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 330,531 KPW (363.58 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 8 % | 4.2 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 15 ZMW (0.69 USD) | 993 KPW (1.09 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 3,969 KPW (4.37 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | 3,308 KPW 3.64 USD |
You would have to pay 4.79 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Zambia compared to that of North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 3.68 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 2,651 KPW (2.92 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 10 ZMW (0.46 USD) | 1,324 KPW (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 7.65 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 700 ZMW (32.20 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 2,000 ZMW (92 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 79,422 KPW (87.36 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 3,309 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 20 ZMW (0.92 USD) | 3,309 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 3.20 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Children's Jeans ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 1,500 ZMW (69 USD) | 198,792 KPW (218.67 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 2,000 ZMW (92 USD) | 165,659 KPW (182.22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 3.49 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees ![]() | 2,500 ZMW (115 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 5,000 ZMW (230 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 463,147 KPW (509.46 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 10,000 ZMW (460 USD) | 662,934 KPW (729.23 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 25,000 ZMW (1,150 USD) | 1,325,319 KPW (1,457.85 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 35,000 ZMW (1,610 USD) | 2,650,637 KPW (2,915.70 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 800 ZMW (36.80 USD) | 198,792 KPW (218.67 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 1.65 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 7,944 KPW (8.74 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 33,114 KPW (36.43 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 150 ZMW (6.90 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 3,309 KPW (3.64 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 30 ZMW (1.38 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 9,869 KPW (10.86 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 80 ZMW (3.68 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 2.82 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Language Classes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 132,532 KPW (145.79 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 500 ZMW (23 USD) | 99,396 KPW (109.34 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 100 ZMW (4.60 USD) | 16,561 KPW (18.22 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 60 ZMW (2.76 USD) | 13,237 KPW (14.56 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 26,482 KPW (29.13 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 19,878 KPW (21.87 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 50 ZMW (2.30 USD) | 6,618 KPW (7.28 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 400 ZMW (18.40 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, instead of North Korea, you would have to pay 4.54 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 7,000 ZMW (322 USD) | 1,989,807 KPW (2,188.79 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,000 ZMW (230 USD) | 1,593,462 KPW (1,752.81 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 100 ZMW per hour (4.60 USD) | 55,192.63 KPW per hour (60.71 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 1,000 ZMW (46 USD) | 331,391 KPW (364.53 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 16 % | 0 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 40 | 65 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 6,000 ZMW (276 USD) | 1,655,779 KPW (1,821.36 USD) |
If you lived in Zambia, you would earn 7.04 times less salary as compared to North Korea.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Zambia ![]() | ![]() North Korea ![]() |
---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 300 ZMW (13.80 USD) | 66,832 KPW (73.52 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 52,953 KPW (58.25 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 ZMW (9.20 USD) | 46,328 KPW (50.96 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 250 ZMW (11.50 USD) | 39,869 KPW (43.86 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.93 times less in Zambia, as compared to North Korea.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Zambia and North Korea.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.