Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 158% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 139% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 139% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Milan | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (372 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (227 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (135 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (33 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (91 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (74 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (170 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (46 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (38 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (39 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (185 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (41 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (31 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 183% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Milan | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (41,266 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (33,931 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (4,339 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 693% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (23,994 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €916 (21,124 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (2,631 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 525% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (569 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (8,255 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (2,746 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (118 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (264 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 370% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 101% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Milan | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (1,819 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (736 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,084 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (2,735 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 250% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 122% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Milan | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,943 (644,377 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (43 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (832 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (518 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 200% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Milan | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (218 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (205 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (1,956 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 529% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (127 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (74 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (69 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (61 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (51 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (458 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 233% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 233% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Milan | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (1,145 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (461 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (2,185 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 492% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (2,070 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 367% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (255 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 456% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (46 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (118 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 601% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (11,337 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (3.95 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (1,616 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (135 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 318% | |
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TOTAL | + 158% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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