In both 1995 and 1996 the exchange rate exceeded 0.90. The higher the rate the more difficult it is for the Zambian. The main staple is corn meal, eaten twice a day, enhanced with a vegetable relish. A typical family is fortunate to have meat on their table once a month. Two percent of the Nationals have vehicles.
Bicycles are rare, but are becoming popular.
Most people do not have water piped into their homes.