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An estimated Food basket for a family of 
Six in Lusaka
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 1999

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Commodity Kwacha Quantity Final Total K
Mealie meal

19,790

 3 x 25 kg bags

59,370
Charcoal

7,000

 2 x 90 kg bags

14,000
Cooking oil

13,820

 2 x 2.5 litres

27,640
Vegetables

1,500

 for 30 days

45,000
Meat (brisket) 1 kg

3,850

 2 kg/week

30,800
Eggs unit

2,000

 unit/week

8,000
Bread

950

 loaf/day

28,500
Sugar 2 kg

2,480

 4 packets

9,920
Salt 1kg

830

 1 packet

830
Tea 250 g

5,250

 2 packets

10,500
Soap (Geisha)

1,100

 6 tablets

6,600
Wash-Soap (Surf) - 500g

2,300

 4 packets

9,200
Vaseline 100g

900

 2 jars

1,800

K 252,160

This survey was conducted on 31st March 1999  Average prices were calculated on the basis of prices gathered from large retail shops at Northmead, Longacres, Town Centre and Soweto market. See Press Release

NOTE: This basket does not include housing, water, electricity, fuel, transport, clothing, education, health care, recreation, etc.

Totals for previous months:

Month/Year

1995

 1996 1997 1998 1999
January 170,592 197,700 186,950 240,920
February 185,580 194,200 190,350 244,810
March

145,280

 188,163 197,100 194,550
April 192,420 195,700 197,550
May 184,172 192,000 198,200
June 182,750 175,500 201,200
July 176,660 176,000 206,150
August 179,548 172,800 215,350
September 175,540 174,350 218,800
October 179,980 179,600 218,520
November

165,237

 177,620 182,800 220,380
December

161,786

 189, 260 183,450 230,920

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