Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 86% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 36% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Beijing | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (146 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 (128 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (38 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (37 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (46 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (26 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41元 (125 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (39 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.66元 (17 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.93元 (18 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (300 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (25 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (37 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 144% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Beijing | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,453元 (46,635 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,774元 (26,481 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308元 (931 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,685元 (26,210 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,613元 (13,923 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 211元 (637 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (303 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,348元 (7,085 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 531元 (1,604 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (107 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53元 (160 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 92% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Beijing | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 514元 (1,550 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250元 (756 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (1,875 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 878元 (2,650 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 239% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 40% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Beijing | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 160,000元 (482,866 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (23 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 194元 (586 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (116 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 122% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Beijing | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (97 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50元 (151 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 276元 (834 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (113 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (106 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (95 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (34 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (44 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 93元 (282 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 138% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Beijing | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (750 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 148元 (447 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,153元 (3,481 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 843% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 383元 (1,157 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75元 (225 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 393% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (105 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 259% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (74 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,483元 (10,511 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (0.63 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 464元 (1,399 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (57 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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