Cost of living in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 78% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 131% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Granada, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (622 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 438% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (284 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.14 (130 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (27 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.72 (85 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (57 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (208 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (65 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (55 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (36 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (177 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (60 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (26 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 56% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Granada, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,030 (32,259 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €755 (23,670 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (2,821 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €758 (23,739 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (14,121 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (2,239 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 366% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (733 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €303 (9,500 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 164% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (4,515 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (171 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (336 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 404% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Granada, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (2,469 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 216% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (894 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (2,443 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (2,506 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Granada, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,031 (690,301 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 128% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (49 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (1,011 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (472 Kwacha) | 226 Kwacha | + 108% | |
Personal Care | + 131% | |||
Personal Care in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 131% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Granada, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (199 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (293 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 325% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,973 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 478% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.45 (139 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (61 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 (121 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (60 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (54 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (509 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 220% | |
Entertainment | + 197% | |||
Entertainment in Granada, Spain (Spain) is 197% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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Granada, Spain | Lusaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (790 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (492 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 585% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (1,362 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 242% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (1,344 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 223% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (246 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 352% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.03 (95 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 181% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.71 (179 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 258% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €414 (12,981 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 178% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (6 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 363% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (1,534 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (158 Kwacha) | 47 Kwacha | + 237% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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