Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 6% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,835 Ft (147 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,375 Ft (91 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 896 Ft (34 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 426 Ft (16 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 831 Ft (32 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 923 Ft (35 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,729 Ft (66 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 Ft (22 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 Ft (13 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 Ft (11 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,886 Ft (72 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 525 Ft (20 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 218 Ft (8 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 354,917 Ft (13,633 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 253,718 Ft (9,745 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,872 Ft (1,916 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 211,923 Ft (8,140 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 173,124 Ft (6,650 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,504 Ft (1,287 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,175 Ft (160 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 108,046 Ft (4,150 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,348 Ft (1,358 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,586 Ft (138 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,009 Ft (154 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 12% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,147 Ft (1,081 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,303 Ft (396 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,705 Ft (987 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,277 Ft (1,240 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,755,000 Ft (297,875 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 562 Ft (22 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,782 Ft (376 Kwacha) | 379 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,879 Ft (187 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 27% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,885 Ft (111 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,258 Ft (125 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,184 Ft (660 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,659 Ft (64 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 856 Ft (33 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 831 Ft (32 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 506 Ft (19 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 754 Ft (29 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,147 Ft (159 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 43% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,289 Ft (472 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,842 Ft (186 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 28,436 Ft (1,092 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,309 Ft (1,126 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,717 Ft (104 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 877 Ft (34 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 Ft (27 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 179,208 Ft (6,883 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Ft (0.90 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,854 Ft (609 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,856 Ft (71 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 120% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 487 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2022.
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