Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 54% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 82% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Bratislava | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (310 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (220 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 206% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (112 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (38 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.06 (118 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.45 (101 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (190 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.52 (44 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (38 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (30 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (201 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (53 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.63 (18 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 28% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 38% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Bratislava | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,170 (34,105 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €821 (23,922 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (4,981 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 824% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €742 (21,636 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €583 (16,989 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 188% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (2,828 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 489% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (331 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (9,328 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 159% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (2,255 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (360 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 497% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (259 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 288% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 77% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (1,866 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 139% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (1,030 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (2,739 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (2,796 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 21% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,179 (559,083 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (46 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (915 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | - 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (302 Kwacha) | 284 Kwacha | + 6% | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 84% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Bratislava | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (186 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (165 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 140% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (931 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (113 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.20 (93 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (93 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (39 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (71 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (533 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 235% | |
Entertainment | + 143% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 143% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Bratislava | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (828 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (559 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 679% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (1,470 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 269% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (1,713 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 311% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (188 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 245% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (77 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 127% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (61 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (12,666 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 171% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.81 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 115% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (967 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (147 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 214% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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