Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 102% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 165% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 165% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Athens | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (554 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 379% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (237 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (156 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (56 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.32 (164 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 362% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (69 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (229 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (72 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (44 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (49 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (457 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (65 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (38 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 60% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Athens | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (36,996 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (24,411 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (5,175 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 861% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (23,690 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (15,836 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (4,229 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 780% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (758 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (11,921 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 231% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (3,477 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (320 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 430% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (273 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 309% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 98% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Athens | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (2,832 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (853 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (2,978 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (2,703 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Athens | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,271 (809,362 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (57 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (884 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (365 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 151% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Athens | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (175 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (244 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (1,449 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 325% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (184 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (125 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (149 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (88 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (83 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (428 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 325% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 325% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Athens | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,269 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (552 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 668% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (1,809 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 354% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (2,028 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 387% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (322 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 492% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (140 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (164 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (17,982 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 285% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (12 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 842% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (1,428 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.75 (146 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 185% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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