Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 174% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 217% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 217% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (660 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 471% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (323 Kwacha) | 77 Kwacha | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (161 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (41 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (114 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (82 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (193 Kwacha) | 127 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (75 Kwacha) | 38 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (58 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.28 (67 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (242 Kwacha) | 164 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (94 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (65 Kwacha) | 35 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 132% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,764 (51,378 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,363 (39,717 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €288 (8,394 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 1458% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (28,559 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €646 (18,825 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (3,511 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 631% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (1,486 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €422 (12,300 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 241% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (3,696 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (278 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 361% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (320 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 379% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 133% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (2,703 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (1,178 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (2,873 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (3,581 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 150% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (906,728 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (51 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (1,524 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (636 Kwacha) | 268 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 212% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (230 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (182 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (1,080 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (139 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (135 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 305% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (127 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (53 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (77 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (828 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 420% | |
| Entertainment | + 297% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 297% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (1,329 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (707 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 525% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (1,848 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (2,466 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 492% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (291 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 436% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (105 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (137 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 744% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (12,448 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (6 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (950 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (259 Kwacha) | 55 Kwacha | + 367% | |
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TOTAL | + 174% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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