Cost of Living Comparison Between Chingola and Kitwe Cost of Living Comparison Between Chingola and Kitwe

😐 Solo nomad: Chingola is 13.9% more expensive than Kitwe without rent, and 50.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chingola is 66.5% more expensive than Kitwe without rent, and 64.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$12.28 ZMW 302
$2.88 ZMW 70.9
326.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$20.94 ZMW 515
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Cappuccino
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$1.45 ZMW 35.58
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.4 ZMW 9.82
$0.56 ZMW 13.79
-28.57%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 ZMW 6.79
$0.39 ZMW 9.66
-28.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.48 ZMW 11.74
$0.92 ZMW 22.71
-47.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 ZMW 25.01
$1.51 ZMW 37.15
-32.45%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.99 ZMW 24.46
$0.86 ZMW 21.19
15.12%
White Bread (500g)
$0.81 ZMW 20.04
$1.19 ZMW 29.34
-31.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.12 ZMW 52.1
$3.69 ZMW 90.8
-42.55%
Eggs
$1.11 ZMW 27.18
$1.87 ZMW 46.11
-40.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.1 ZMW 51.6
$7.11 ZMW 175
-70.46%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.69 ZMW 90.7
$6.44 ZMW 158
-42.70%
Apples (1kg)
$1.62 ZMW 39.95
$2.92 ZMW 71.7
-44.52%
Banana (1kg)
$1.68 ZMW 41.38
$1.16 ZMW 28.64
44.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.68 ZMW 41.43
$1.15 ZMW 28.37
46.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.65 ZMW 40.5
$1.21 ZMW 29.69
36.36%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 ZMW 61.9
$2.95 ZMW 72.6
-14.92%
Onion (1kg)
$1.22 ZMW 29.99
$2.32 ZMW 57.2
-47.41%
Lettuce (1 head)
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$1.17 ZMW 28.76
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 ZMW 16.85
$0.57 ZMW 14.12
19.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.26 ZMW 31.06
$1.8 ZMW 44.2
-30.00%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.49 ZMW 110
$4.01 ZMW 98.6
11.97%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 ZMW 11.98
$0.75 ZMW 18.46
-34.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 ZMW 15.83
$1.45 ZMW 35.69
-55.86%
🚌 Getting Around
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.44 ZMW 10.83
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-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.5 ZMW 209
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.21 ZMW 29.83
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$42.19 ZMW 1,038
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-
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$8.07 ZMW 199
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-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.32 ZMW 401
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-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$10.54 ZMW 259
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$40.98 ZMW 1,008
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.5 ZMW 1,537
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$13.9K ZMW 341.5K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$99.8 ZMW 2,455
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Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Chingola: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kitwe: October 26, 2025

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