Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 5% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 19% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨427 (136 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨371 (118 Kwacha) | 77 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨189 (60 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (18 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (37 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (14 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨321 (102 Kwacha) | 127 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨255 (81 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨47 (15 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨188 (60 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨950 (302 Kwacha) | 179 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (30 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨52 (17 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 7% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨63,071 (20,044 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,400 (12,204 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,256 (2,306 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,484 (8,734 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,345 (5,512 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,145 (2,271 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 373% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨893 (284 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,892 (9,500 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,124 (4,806 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨616 (196 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,496 (476 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 613% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,503 (796 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 (794 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,214 (1,339 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,015 (958 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 7% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,497,800 (793,801 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (32 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,719 (546 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨328 (104 Kwacha) | 287 Kwacha | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 4% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 (39 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨151 (48 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (318 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨460 (146 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨222 (70 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 (86 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨215 (68 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (14 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨177 (56 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 58% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,177 (374 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨760 (242 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,001 (318 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,016 (641 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,621 (515 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 848% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨201 (64 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (69 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,951 (11,743 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.89 (1.87 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,934 (615 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨352 (112 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 139% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,093 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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