Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 154% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 145% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 145% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (424 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (225 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (118 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (26 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (92 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (67 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (117 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (48 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (31 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (48 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (195 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.70 (61 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (30 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 162% 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 | €1,546 (34,846 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,135 (25,581 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (5,062 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 825% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,005 (22,645 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €756 (17,029 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (2,584 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 514% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (719 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (9,818 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (3,014 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (191 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (246 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 111% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (1,846 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (846 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (2,212 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (2,236 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 148% 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 | €27,920 (629,311 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (41 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (1,113 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (470 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 145% 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 (178 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (141 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (712 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.96 (112 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.42 (100 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.25 (96 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (38 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (52 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (606 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 192% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Brussels | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (1,101 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (518 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (1,312 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (1,611 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (213 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 366% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (77 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (101 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 496% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (9,631 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (4.81 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (906 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (170 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 424% | |
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TOTAL | + 154% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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