Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 28% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 6% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,431 Ft (135 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,783 Ft (99 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 818 Ft (45 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 329 Ft (18 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 692 Ft (38 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 730 Ft (40 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,326 Ft (73 Kwacha) | 143 Kwacha | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 497 Ft (28 Kwacha) | 39 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 299 Ft (17 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 271 Ft (15 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,324 Ft (129 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 429 Ft (24 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Ft (8 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 25% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 290,667 Ft (16,085 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 209,360 Ft (11,586 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,964 Ft (2,046 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 184,967 Ft (10,236 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 132,788 Ft (7,348 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,425 Ft (1,739 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,866 Ft (269 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,495 Ft (6,336 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,720 Ft (1,534 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,478 Ft (137 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,464 Ft (136 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 59% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,305 Ft (1,566 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,427 Ft (632 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,316 Ft (1,401 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,803 Ft (1,483 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% 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 | 7,175,730 Ft (397,099 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 454 Ft (25 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,746 Ft (539 Kwacha) | 379 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,230 Ft (179 Kwacha) | 268 Kwacha | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 79% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Budapest | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,700 Ft (149 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,975 Ft (165 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,979 Ft (940 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,375 Ft (76 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 891 Ft (49 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 794 Ft (44 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 Ft (24 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 519 Ft (29 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,949 Ft (219 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 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 | 7,214 Ft (399 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,982 Ft (220 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,681 Ft (923 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,331 Ft (627 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,190 Ft (121 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 771 Ft (43 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 501 Ft (28 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 184,370 Ft (10,203 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (1.47 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,433 Ft (633 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,625 Ft (90 Kwacha) | 40 Kwacha | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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