Cost of living in Ghent (Belgium) is 98% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Ghent (Belgium) is 90% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Ghent | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (384 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (183 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (83 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (20 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.31 (48 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.76 (36 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (116 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.77 (37 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (27 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (30 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (135 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (50 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (23 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Ghent (Belgium) is 89% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Ghent | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,053 (21,803 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (17,542 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (3,214 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €785 (16,261 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (11,346 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (2,548 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 505% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (601 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (7,944 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (2,438 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (218 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (193 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Ghent (Belgium) is 110% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Ghent | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (1,631 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (884 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (1,927 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (2,606 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Ghent (Belgium) is 94% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Ghent | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,078 (498,766 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (30 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (1,022 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €28 (571 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghent (Belgium) is 105% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Ghent | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (146 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (196 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (546 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.50 (93 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (77 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (70 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (27 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.32 (48 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (443 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghent (Belgium) is 134% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Ghent | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (754 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (442 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (897 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (1,010 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (173 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (65 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (102 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 502% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €438 (9,064 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (4.69 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (547 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (134 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 221% | |
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TOTAL | + 98% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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