Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia)
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Food | + 129% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 129% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Mexico City | Ndola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 275 (431 Kwacha) | 78 Kwacha | + 456% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 156 (245 Kwacha) | 49 Kwacha | + 402% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (113 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 231% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (45 Kwacha) | 13 Kwacha | + 242% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (85 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 415% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (43 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 96 (151 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (76 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (56 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (48 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (446 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (54 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (35 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Mexico City | Ndola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 32,105 (50,307 Kwacha) | 16,673 Kwacha | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,226 (25,425 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,092 (1,711 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 23,387 (36,647 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,596 (16,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (1,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (11,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (4,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (151 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Mexico City | Ndola | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,013 (1,587 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (1,278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (2,816 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (2,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Mexico City | Ndola | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (530,387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (37 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 447 (701 Kwacha) | 1,764 Kwacha | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (256 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Mexico City | Ndola | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 885 (1,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (68 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (55 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (521 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Ndola (Zambia) | ||||
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Mexico City | Ndola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (631 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 177 (278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 848 (1,329 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,241 (1,945 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 199 (312 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (73 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,757 (19,990 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (5.42 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,152 (1,805 Kwacha) | 293 Kwacha | + 516% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,717 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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