Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 124% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 74% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (266 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (173 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (83 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (25 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 (66 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 (52 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.53 (122 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (47 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (35 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (23 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (155 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (44 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (19 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 187% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,690 (37,176 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,155 (25,411 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (4,263 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 679% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,146 (25,216 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €807 (17,750 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (2,967 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 605% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (792 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (9,829 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (3,349 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (198 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (298 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 430% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 124% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (1,914 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (953 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (1,836 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (1,985 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 86% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,703 (609,409 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (41 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (871 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (323 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 223% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 223% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (147 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (183 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €87 (1,915 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 516% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (91 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.59 (101 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.66 (125 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.11 (68 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.16 (48 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (460 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 157% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (861 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (344 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (963 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (1,334 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (205 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 348% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (88 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.04 (45 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (12,780 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (4.07 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (864 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (115 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 177% | |
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TOTAL | + 124% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,242 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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