Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 160% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 84% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (259 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (161 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (80 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (33 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (76 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.53 (24 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (146 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (39 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.89 (21 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (58 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (316 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (45 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (21 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 223% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (40,531 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (23,137 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (4,000 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 631% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (29,592 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (17,876 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (3,001 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 613% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (1,610 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,059 (5,705 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (1,934 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (219 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (193 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 114% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (1,199 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (1,146 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (1,504 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (1,829 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 135% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 113,480 (611,268 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.57 (19 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (1,591 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (234 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 188% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (135 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (218 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (1,613 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 419% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (108 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (88 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (108 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (61 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (71 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (227 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 247% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 247% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (1,038 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (567 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (1,572 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (1,689 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (505 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 1004% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (126 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 329% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (243 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 1337% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (11,645 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (2.62 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 337 (1,814 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (99 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | + 160% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 715 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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