Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 141% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 88% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 88% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cologne | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (306 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (174 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (83 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (21 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (67 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (61 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (106 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (52 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (37 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (21 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (159 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (34 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (30 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 139% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cologne | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,732 (35,625 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (25,987 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (4,367 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 698% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,059 (21,788 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (14,495 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (2,689 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 539% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (515 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (7,046 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (2,071 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (147 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (296 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 426% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 99% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cologne | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (1,690 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (854 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (1,892 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (1,862 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 209% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 209% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cologne | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,632 (424,314 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (36 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €94 (1,942 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 357% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (411 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 84% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cologne | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (129 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (209 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (955 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (65 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (45 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (40 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (30 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (33 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (413 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 129% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cologne | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (738 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (418 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (2,652 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 618% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (1,277 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (171 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (59 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (88 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 420% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (10,240 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1.70 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (885 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (132 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 309% | |
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TOTAL | + 141% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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