Choma, Southern, Zambia · Population 51,842
▼ -6% vs Zambia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ZK93.60 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ZK374 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ZK28.08 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ZK2,122 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ZK343 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ZK905 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ZK262 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ZK262 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ZK68.64 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ZK3,588 ($138) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ZK2,496 ($96.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ZK7,488 ($288) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Choma is ZK9,100 ($350) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ZK8,736 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ZK11,357 ($437) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ZK2,496 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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ZK8,736 ($336) / moChoma is one of the key cities in Zambia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ZK8,736 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ZK2,496 ($96) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ZK20,055 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ZK15,506 ($596) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Choma is ZK9,100 ($350). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ZK11,357 ($437) per month.