Lusaka August 2020 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Report

This survey was conducted on 27th August, 2020 by the Social and Economic Development Programme of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection. Average Prices were calculated on the basis of prices gathered from retail outlets at North mead, Shoprite (Cairo Road), City Market, Chawama, Chainda, Kabwata, Matero and Schools, clinics/hospitals, and filling stations around Lusaka. The August Basic Needs Basket is approximately US$370.447 based upon the exchange rate Of K19.3772. Other costs would include personal care, clothing, recreation, etc.