Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 63% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 104% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 104% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 (411 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 (194 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 (70 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $303 (25 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $917 (76 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $629 (52 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,338 (110 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $720 (59 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $281 (23 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 (35 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 (140 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 (46 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 (19 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 (16,839 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 (10,048 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 (1,160 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,064 (13,355 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $97,931 (8,070 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 (568 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $6,943 (572 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 (9,207 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 (4,412 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 (231 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 (121 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 164% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 (1,875 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,467 (1,027 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 (3,393 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 (3,559 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 355% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 (654,765 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $225 (19 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 (200 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,210 (182 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 92% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,119 (92 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 (150 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 (433 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (99 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $902 (74 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 (97 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 (51 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 (62 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 (175 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 146% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,802 (561 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 (285 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 (1,006 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 (618 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 (158 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 (84 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 (75 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 343% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 (27,541 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 482% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (3.72 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 (792 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 (81 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,116 prices entered by 499 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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