Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 297% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 196% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (420 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (222 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (145 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (22 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (112 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (118 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 405% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (175 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (102 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (41 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (44 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (342 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (47 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (56 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 512% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 512% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (100,300 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 657% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (68,448 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 594% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (5,773 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 955% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (57,696 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 507% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (42,154 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 609% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (3,792 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 801% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (1,252 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (6,348 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (4,066 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (245 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (507 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 802% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (1,107 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (917 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (1,841 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (2,528 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (533,014 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (25 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (1,908 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 349% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (384 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 331% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 331% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (173 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (247 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (3,815 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 1127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (164 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (102 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (115 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (83 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (40 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (695 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 319% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 319% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (1,392 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 394% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (629 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (7,413 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 1907% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (2,076 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 368% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (335 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 632% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (106 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 261% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (151 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 791% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (11,286 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (5.96 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (1,618 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (235 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 626% | |
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TOTAL | + 297% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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