Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia)
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Food | + 121% | |||
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Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Louisville, Kentucky | Ndola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (379 Kwacha) | 78 Kwacha | + 389% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (209 Kwacha) | 49 Kwacha | + 329% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (95 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 179% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (20 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.09 (81 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 390% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (109 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 607% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.76 (125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 (92 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (46 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.23 (137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.87 (49 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (64 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Louisville, Kentucky | Ndola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,885 (49,512 Kwacha) | 16,673 Kwacha | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,228 (32,251 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (4,402 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,043 (27,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $800 (21,021 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (3,715 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (956 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $284 (7,461 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (3,415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (302 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Louisville, Kentucky | Ndola | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (1,091 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (933 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (2,749 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Louisville, Kentucky | Ndola | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,880 (548,561 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (24 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (1,086 Kwacha) | 1,764 Kwacha | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Louisville, Kentucky | Ndola | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.56 (146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (378 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (2,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (95 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.93 (103 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (41 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (519 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Louisville, Kentucky | Ndola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (1,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (4,447 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $373 (9,806 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (7 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (937 Kwacha) | 293 Kwacha | + 220% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (204 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 37 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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