Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 203% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 155% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 155% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr138 (383 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (245 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (110 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (36 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (97 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (84 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (134 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (56 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (34 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (36 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (237 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (55 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (53 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 267% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,240 (53,405 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,459 (40,134 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (4,176 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,518 (34,745 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,422 (26,152 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (2,889 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 586% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr167 (462 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (8,450 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (1,600 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (195 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr226 (627 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 1015% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 144% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr761 (2,113 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (975 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr774 (2,148 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (3,091 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 295% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 195% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (814,689 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (42 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (1,642 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr238 (661 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 167% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (129 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (207 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (1,305 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 320% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (121 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (71 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr26 (72 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (50 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (40 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr302 (838 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 427% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 228% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (1,169 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr251 (697 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 394% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (2,404 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 551% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (2,202 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 396% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (327 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 614% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (117 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 300% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (139 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 722% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,852 (10,692 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (2.78 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (819 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (168 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 303% | |
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TOTAL | + 203% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 561 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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