Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 6% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨471 (114 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨360 (87 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨187 (45 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (12 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨101 (25 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (9 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (59 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨212 (52 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (9 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨151 (37 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,206 (292 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (21 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (12 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 5% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨48,718 (11,811 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,971 (7,023 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,182 (1,741 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨40,621 (9,848 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨26,236 (6,360 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,968 (2,174 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 416% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨626 (152 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨24,953 (6,049 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,848 (3,600 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨634 (154 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨527 (128 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 14% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,867 (695 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,446 (593 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,165 (1,010 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,176 (770 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,251,450 (303,391 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (25 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,986 (481 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨218 (53 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 22% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (32 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (64 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨802 (194 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨437 (106 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (59 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (92 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (38 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (18 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨295 (72 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 31% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,705 (413 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨648 (157 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,643 (398 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,524 (612 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,034 (251 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 448% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨367 (89 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨287 (70 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 311% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (10,171 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.04 (0.25 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,245 (302 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (60 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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