Cost of living in Hyderabad, India (India) is 6% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Hyderabad, India (India) is 4% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨481 (117 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨396 (96 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨210 (51 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (15 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (22 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (9 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨293 (71 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨221 (54 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (8 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨141 (34 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,072 (260 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨123 (30 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨45 (11 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Hyderabad, India (India) is 18% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,219 (9,750 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,927 (4,588 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,850 (933 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,344 (5,902 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,574 (3,533 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,629 (880 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨456 (110 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,213 (7,809 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,882 (3,608 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨741 (180 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,126 (273 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 386% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Hyderabad, India (India) is 10% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,312 (561 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,335 (566 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,924 (1,194 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,580 (868 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Hyderabad, India (India) is 21% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,400,270 (339,469 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨114 (28 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨899 (218 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨427 (104 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Hyderabad, India (India) is 21% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨247 (60 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨352 (85 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨662 (160 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨802 (194 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 279% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (41 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (68 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (40 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨114 (28 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨470 (114 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Hyderabad, India (India) is 21% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Hyderabad, India | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,691 (410 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨617 (150 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,407 (341 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,559 (378 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨406 (98 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨208 (50 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨216 (52 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨56,796 (13,769 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.17 (0.28 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,399 (339 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨303 (73 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 565 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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