Cost of living in Braga (Portugal) is 62% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Braga (Portugal) is 38% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Braga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (188 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (150 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.21 (67 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (18 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (59 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (34 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.75 (99 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (36 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (18 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.19 (25 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.74 (120 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (42 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (17 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Braga (Portugal) is 67% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Braga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €879 (18,322 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €711 (14,821 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (2,177 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €692 (14,413 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €497 (10,347 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (1,992 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 373% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (689 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €318 (6,625 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (2,835 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (142 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (152 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Braga (Portugal) is 59% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Braga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €58 (1,208 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (722 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (1,310 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (1,642 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Braga (Portugal) is 52% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Braga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,115 (606,605 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (36 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (562 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (338 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Braga (Portugal) is 108% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Braga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.79 (79 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.63 (117 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (1,280 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (73 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (70 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (86 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (30 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (39 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (332 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Braga (Portugal) is 104% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Braga | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (513 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (255 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (525 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (773 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.83 (122 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.12 (44 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.21 (46 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €518 (10,797 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (5.54 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (644 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (109 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 163% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 242 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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