Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 70% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is 72% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Lusaka | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 116 Kwacha ($4.22) | $23 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 Kwacha ($2.83) | $13 | - 78% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 Kwacha ($1.62) | $5.87 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Kwacha ($0.89) | $1.30 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 Kwacha ($1.30) | $7 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Kwacha ($1.20) | $3.17 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127 Kwacha ($4.62) | $7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58 Kwacha ($2.11) | $3.66 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kwacha ($0.85) | $2.12 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kwacha ($0.83) | $3.77 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 179 Kwacha ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Kwacha ($1.02) | $3.27 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kwacha ($0.88) | $2.45 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Lusaka (Zambia) is 77% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Lusaka | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,433 Kwacha ($564) | $3,394 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,623 Kwacha ($315) | $2,664 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 539 Kwacha ($20) | $294 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,999 Kwacha ($548) | $2,974 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,897 Kwacha ($215) | $1,936 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 480 Kwacha ($18) | $184 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,674 Kwacha ($61) | $54 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,603 Kwacha ($132) | $354 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,551 Kwacha ($130) | $153 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha ($2.20) | $13 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 Kwacha ($2.44) | $34 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is 51% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Lusaka | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 780 Kwacha ($29) | $67 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha ($24) | $45 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,973 Kwacha ($72) | $97 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,458 Kwacha ($53) | $191 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 37% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Lusaka | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 302,797 Kwacha ($11,061) | $27,397 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Kwacha ($1.09) | $1.25 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 918 Kwacha ($34) | $52 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 Kwacha ($10) | $16 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 77% | |||
Personal Care in Lusaka (Zambia) is 77% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Lusaka | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 Kwacha ($4.14) | $9 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 69 Kwacha ($2.52) | $13 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 341 Kwacha ($12) | $185 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83 Kwacha ($3.02) | $7 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Kwacha ($2.23) | $4.60 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 67 Kwacha ($2.46) | $7 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kwacha ($1.21) | $4.88 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Kwacha ($1.11) | $2.17 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 Kwacha ($5.81) | $36 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 83% | |||
Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is 83% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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Lusaka | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436 Kwacha ($16) | $70 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 113 Kwacha ($4.14) | $38 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 399 Kwacha ($15) | $308 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 417 Kwacha ($15) | $133 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 Kwacha ($1.99) | $18 | - 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Kwacha ($1.24) | $5.93 | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kwacha ($1.82) | $8 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,666 Kwacha ($170) | $504 | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31 Kwacha ($0.05) | $0.49 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 771 Kwacha ($28) | $69 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47 Kwacha ($1.71) | $12 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
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