Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 53% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 85% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,788 Дин. (444 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 284% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (262 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 264% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (102 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (35 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 310 Дин. (77 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 201 Дин. (50 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (139 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Дин. (31 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (24 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 89 Дин. (22 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. (310 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (40 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 102 Дин. (25 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 1% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 45% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (35,879 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (19,265 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,796 Дин. (4,912 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 812% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 89,452 Дин. (22,195 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (13,445 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (3,367 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 601% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (677 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (8,036 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 123% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (3,405 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (334 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 454% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (202 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 203% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 107% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. (2,664 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 241% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (1,066 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (2,752 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (2,934 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 101% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (574,306 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (50 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,529 Дин. (627 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (263 Kwacha) | 284 Kwacha | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 104% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (148 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (112 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. (927 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 172% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (126 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. (141 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (140 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 109% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. (64 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (67 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. (331 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 146% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 146% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (907 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. (395 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 449% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. (922 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 131% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. (1,400 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (193 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 255% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Дин. (67 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (82 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (16,148 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 246% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (3.36 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 157% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (1,116 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 Дин. (105 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 125% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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