Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 132% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 116% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (406 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (219 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (93 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (23 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (76 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (49 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (139 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (47 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (41 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (23 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (173 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (45 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (24 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 158% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,597 (36,440 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,088 (24,827 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (3,221 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,021 (23,283 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €785 (17,917 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (2,385 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 467% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (638 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €399 (9,093 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (2,563 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (230 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (259 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 102% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (1,998 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (707 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (2,196 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (2,513 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 108% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,966 (592,334 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (41 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (807 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (420 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 150% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (218 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (147 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (1,402 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.57 (127 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (57 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (69 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (44 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (45 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (567 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 169% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (855 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (400 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (977 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (1,227 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (292 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 538% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (78 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (113 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 568% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 (10,126 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (4.52 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (1,157 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (117 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 261% | |
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TOTAL | + 132% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,451 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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