Cost of living in Coimbatore (India) is 30% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Coimbatore (India) is 32% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨267 (62 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨215 (50 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (39 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (12 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨69 (16 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (8 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨249 (58 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨144 (33 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (9 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (29 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨668 (155 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (20 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (8 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Coimbatore (India) is 47% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,786 (5,748 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,985 (3,475 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,194 (509 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,939 (4,160 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,200 (2,597 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,427 (795 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨811 (188 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,154 (6,993 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,953 (2,540 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨397 (92 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨214 (50 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Coimbatore (India) is 12% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,812 (420 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,293 (532 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,373 (550 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,659 (385 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Coimbatore (India) is 32% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨933,434 (216,486 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨94 (22 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨885 (205 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨222 (51 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Coimbatore (India) is 24% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨145 (34 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (44 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨844 (196 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨243 (56 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (34 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨201 (47 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨110 (25 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 (11 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨215 (50 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Coimbatore (India) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Coimbatore | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,012 (235 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨508 (118 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,204 (279 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,310 (304 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨705 (163 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (34 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (41 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨37,627 (8,727 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.33 (1.00 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,421 (330 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨206 (48 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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