Lusaka January 2008 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket

This survey was conducted between 26th and 31st January 2008 by the Social Conditions Programme of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection. Average prices were calculated on the basis of prices gathered from retail outlets at Northmead, Town Centre (Shoprite), City Market, Chawama, Chainda, Kabwata, Matero and schools, clinics/hospitals around Lusaka. The January Basic Needs Basket is approximately US$477 based upon an average middle exchange rate of 3847 Kwacha per US$ at the end of January.