Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 126% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 126% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U714 (352 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U434 (214 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U216 (107 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U40 (20 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U156 (77 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U117 (58 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U271 (134 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U73 (36 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U55 (27 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U93 (46 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U353 (174 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U129 (64 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U82 (40 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 69% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U44,262 (21,843 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U26,546 (13,100 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U3,756 (1,854 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U27,201 (13,423 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U18,771 (9,263 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U2,628 (1,297 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,503 (742 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U20,948 (10,338 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U6,854 (3,382 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U279 (138 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U292 (144 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 122% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,561 (1,757 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,940 (957 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,575 (2,258 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,331 (2,137 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 128% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,166,110 (575,452 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (37 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,317 (1,144 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U427 (211 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 178% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U332 (164 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U583 (288 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 390% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U1,685 (831 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U358 (177 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U155 (76 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U341 (168 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 312% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U104 (51 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U147 (73 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U509 (251 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 198% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,284 (634 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U711 (351 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,385 (684 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,248 (1,109 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U631 (312 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 581% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U201 (99 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U170 (84 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 398% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U54,626 (26,957 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 470% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U7 (3.39 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,447 (1,207 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U196 (97 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 198% | |
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TOTAL | + 123% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,324 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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