Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 162% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia)
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Food | + 319% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 319% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hamburg | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (428 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 799% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (250 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 285% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (165 Kwacha) | 37 Kwacha | + 345% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (37 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.20 (148 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 428% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (98 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 555% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (226 Kwacha) | 147 Kwacha | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (80 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (62 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 318% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (29 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 128% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (213 Kwacha) | 97 Kwacha | + 118% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (51 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 210% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (49 Kwacha) | 11 Kwacha | + 346% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 105% more expensive than in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hamburg | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,748 (49,635 Kwacha) | 18,144 Kwacha | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,504 (42,717 Kwacha) | 15,000 Kwacha | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (5,531 Kwacha) | 2,868 Kwacha | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,302 (36,971 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €968 (27,501 Kwacha) | 5,531 Kwacha | + 397% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (3,209 Kwacha) | 1,322 Kwacha | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (677 Kwacha) | 563 Kwacha | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 (10,085 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (3,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (2,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (1,645 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (2,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (4,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,435 (693,939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (49 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (1,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (678 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (267 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (1,359 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (105 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (66 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (80 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (43 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (45 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (607 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Kabwe (Zambia) | ||||
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Hamburg | Kabwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (3,284 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,796 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (99 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (13,056 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (2.60 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (1,489 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 162% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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