Common information

Capital
Lusaka
Language
English, Bemba
Currency
Zambian Kwacha
Population
14 309 466
Phone code
+260

Cost of living and prices in Zambia

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre115USD/month
in city centre214USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre543USD/month
in city centre891USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people25 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass39 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc8,005 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc28,560 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month42 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour11 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair18 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc21 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair86 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair85 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month109 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month87 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom214 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom115 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom891 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom543 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,000 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter6,333 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month288 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year21.25

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Weather, climate, temperature by months in Zambia

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 35 36 36 33 31 31 31 31 31 29 28 32 36
Average high, °C 30 32 30 28 27 27 27 27 26 25 25 27 28
Average temperature, °C 21 24 23 22 21 22 21 20 18 16 16 18 20
Average low, °C 13 16 17 17 17 17 16 14 11 8 8 9 14
Record low, °C 6 10 12 12 13 13 11 8 4 1 0 3 0
Rain, days 0 1 8 4 4 3 9 3 0 0 0 0 33
Fog, days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Thunderstorms, days 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 6
Average precipitation, mm. 2 22 118 248 262 222 163 46 5 1 0 1 1088
Relative humidity, % 41 45 62 78 81 82 78 72 64 60 55 48 64
Relative humidity morning, % 13 13 15 18 18 19 18 18 17 17 16 15 16
Relative humidity evening, % 6 6 9 13 14 14 13 11 9 8 7 6 10
Wind speed, km/h 9 9 8 7 6 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 7
Day Length, часов 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 13
Dew point, °C 7 10 15 17 18 18 17 15 11 8 6 6 149
Growing degree-day, °C 339 421 393 372 360 327 354 313 248 168 176 239 3710
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 24 24 21 19 18 19 20 20 20 19 20 22 21