Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 45% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 22% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,180 Дин. (206 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 796 Дин. (139 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 398 Дин. (70 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (24 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 262 Дин. (46 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 121 Дин. (21 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 579 Дин. (101 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 Дин. (15 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (12 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. (13 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 Дин. (135 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 132 Дин. (23 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 Дин. (11 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 51% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 133,206 Дин. (23,299 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 76,085 Дин. (13,308 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,943 Дин. (2,614 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,012 Дин. (11,371 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,115 Дин. (7,541 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,410 Дин. (1,821 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 333% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,279 Дин. (399 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,960 Дин. (7,689 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,409 Дин. (2,170 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 881 Дин. (154 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 659 Дин. (115 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 114% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,285 Дин. (1,974 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,953 Дин. (866 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,507 Дин. (1,838 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,270 Дин. (2,321 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 34% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,973,160 Дин. (345,123 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 Дин. (32 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,059 Дин. (535 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,092 Дин. (191 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 64% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (92 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (92 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,560 Дин. (448 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (89 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. (80 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (75 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 237 Дин. (41 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. (35 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (116 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 59% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,268 Дин. (397 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Дин. (191 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,959 Дин. (518 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,417 Дин. (773 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 762 Дин. (133 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 227 Дин. (40 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 Дин. (39 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (11,125 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (2.29 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,519 Дин. (615 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 405 Дин. (71 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 119% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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