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Cost of Living
Ndola, Zambia πΏπ²
#314
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Nomad Score:
52%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
π Housing |
$180.00
$650.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or guesthouses |
π Utilities |
$45.00
$90.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
πΆ Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
π Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily average cost assuming some self-catering |
π Transportation |
$40.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily average including taxis and local transport |
π½οΈ Dining Out |
$30.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
ποΈ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$12.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and excursions |
π₯ Health Insurance |
$20.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for travel insurance |
π Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa renewals or permits |
Total |
$475.00
$1,835.00
$93.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
π’ Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
β Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
πΊ Beer
$1.50
Local beers are widely available and affordable.
per pint
π½οΈ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.00
Local eateries offer affordable meals; prices may rise slightly in tourist areas.
per meal
π Fast Food Combo
$4.50
International fast food chains are limited but present.
per meal