Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 126% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 155% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 155% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (590 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 411% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (356 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.31 (134 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (33 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (99 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (67 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (233 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (68 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (51 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (43 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (262 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (70 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (37 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 145% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,081 (64,904 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,503 (46,886 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (4,415 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 719% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,315 (41,035 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €987 (30,805 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (2,830 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 489% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (939 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (9,344 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (2,785 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (288 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 378% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (438 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 556% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 122% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (2,328 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (1,416 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (2,998 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (3,088 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 (877,867 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (51 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (935 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (529 Kwacha) | 227 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 149% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (157 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (272 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 294% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,970 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 477% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 (173 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (85 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (90 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (57 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (76 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (902 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 467% | |
| Entertainment | + 267% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 267% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (1,253 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (577 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 703% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (1,386 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (1,775 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (388 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 614% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 (114 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (204 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 308% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (14,376 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (6 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (1,945 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (189 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 305% | |
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TOTAL | + 126% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 955 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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