Summary of The Cost of Living in Central, Zambia
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Central is $713.00 including rent, or $613.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Central is $1,081.90 including rent, or $981.90 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Central is $1,530.90 including rent, or $1,400.90 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Central ranges from $8,556.00 for a single person to $12,982.80 for a couple, and $18,370.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $7,356.00 for a single person to $11,782.80 for a couple, and $16,810.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Central, baseline monthly expenses range from $285.50 for a single person to $433.45 for a couple, and $622.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $235.50 for a single person to $383.45 for a couple, and $557.80 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Central, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,524.00 for a single person to $2,301.20 for a couple, and $3,219.70 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,324.00 for a single person to $2,101.20 for a couple, and $2,959.70 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Central is $360.00, which is 41.3% less than the average monthly cost of living and 52.9% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
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| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
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| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
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| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
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