Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 151% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 176% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 176% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (502 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 335% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (297 Kwacha) | 77 Kwacha | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (184 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 315% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (37 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (122 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (90 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (215 Kwacha) | 127 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (75 Kwacha) | 38 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (50 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (75 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (221 Kwacha) | 164 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (59 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (32 Kwacha) | 35 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 68% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,268 (36,944 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,131 (32,941 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (2,898 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €838 (24,409 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €574 (16,717 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (2,104 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (720 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (12,520 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 248% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (3,862 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (227 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (412 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 517% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 98% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (2,306 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (918 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (2,605 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (3,682 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 178% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,290 (795,009 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (54 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (1,960 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (491 Kwacha) | 267 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 185% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 (153 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (318 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 457% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (727 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.93 (144 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (115 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 245% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (125 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (55 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.43 (100 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (595 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| Entertainment | + 295% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 295% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Lyon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,072 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (623 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 451% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (2,274 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 471% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (2,039 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (313 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 476% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (99 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (171 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 956% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (14,058 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (7 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (1,271 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (287 Kwacha) | 55 Kwacha | + 419% | |
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TOTAL | + 151% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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