Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 24% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,357 Дин. (228 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 620 Дин. (104 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 270 Дин. (45 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Дин. (19 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 Дин. (31 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Дин. (22 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 571 Дин. (96 Kwacha) | 143 Kwacha | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 109 Дин. (18 Kwacha) | 39 Kwacha | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Дин. (10 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Дин. (14 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 756 Дин. (127 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123 Дин. (21 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 Дин. (10 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 12% 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 | 89,545 Дин. (15,071 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,984 Дин. (8,918 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,569 Дин. (2,452 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,590 Дин. (9,020 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,033 Дин. (5,391 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,722 Дин. (1,636 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,348 Дин. (227 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,598 Дин. (7,338 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,274 Дин. (2,066 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 707 Дин. (119 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 459 Дин. (77 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 90% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,684 Дин. (1,798 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,321 Дин. (727 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,676 Дин. (1,797 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,894 Дин. (2,170 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 35% 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 | 2,016,820 Дин. (339,447 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 156 Дин. (26 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,228 Дин. (543 Kwacha) | 379 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,021 Дин. (172 Kwacha) | 268 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 44% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 678 Дин. (114 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 523 Дин. (88 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,754 Дин. (464 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 464 Дин. (78 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Дин. (61 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (57 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 167 Дин. (28 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 174 Дин. (29 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 552 Дин. (93 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 35% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,204 Дин. (371 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 986 Дин. (166 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,751 Дин. (463 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,059 Дин. (515 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 682 Дин. (115 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 225 Дин. (38 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (38 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,818 Дин. (10,573 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (2.10 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,282 Дин. (552 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 359 Дин. (60 Kwacha) | 40 Kwacha | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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