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

😐 Solo nomad: Chingola is 67% more expensive than Kitwe without rent, and 49.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chingola is 68.7% more expensive than Kitwe without rent, and 59.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$12.58 ZMW 241
$2.92 ZMW 55.8
330.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$20.46 ZMW 391
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Cappuccino
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$1.44 ZMW 27.48
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.42 ZMW 8.05
$0.60 ZMW 11.54
-30.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.30 ZMW 5.80
$0.39 ZMW 7.45
-23.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.48 ZMW 9.25
$0.87 ZMW 16.60
-44.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 ZMW 19.52
$1.50 ZMW 28.78
-32.00%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.03 ZMW 19.80
$0.84 ZMW 16.12
22.62%
White Bread (500g)
$0.76 ZMW 14.46
$1.21 ZMW 23.09
-37.19%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.11 ZMW 40.35
$3.60 ZMW 68.9
-41.39%
Eggs
$1.15 ZMW 22.06
$1.82 ZMW 34.83
-36.81%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.10 ZMW 40.16
$7.27 ZMW 139
-71.11%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.64 ZMW 69.7
$6.36 ZMW 122
-42.77%
Apples (1kg)
$1.63 ZMW 31.19
$2.91 ZMW 55.6
-43.99%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 ZMW 32.48
$1.15 ZMW 21.99
47.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 ZMW 32.69
$1.21 ZMW 23.17
41.32%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.63 ZMW 31.11
$1.20 ZMW 23.03
35.83%
Potato (1kg)
$2.44 ZMW 46.72
$2.89 ZMW 55.4
-15.57%
Onion (1kg)
$1.20 ZMW 23.04
$2.40 ZMW 45.97
-50.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
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$1.20 ZMW 22.88
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 ZMW 13.33
$0.60 ZMW 11.56
16.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.26 ZMW 24.10
$1.80 ZMW 34.37
-30.00%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.19 ZMW 99.3
$4.24 ZMW 81.1
22.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 ZMW 9.87
$0.81 ZMW 15.45
-35.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 ZMW 12.16
$1.50 ZMW 28.72
-57.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 ZMW 8.00
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.36 ZMW 160
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.22 ZMW 23.27
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$41.72 ZMW 798
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$8.35 ZMW 160
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.40 ZMW 314
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$10.24 ZMW 196
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$41.64 ZMW 797
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$63.0 ZMW 1,205
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$15.6K ZMW 298.8K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Chingola
Kitwe
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$113 ZMW 2,168
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Last update for Chingola: February 28, 2026

Last update for Kitwe: March 3, 2026

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