Cost of living in Mumbai (India) is 12% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Mumbai (India) is 6% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (101 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨325 (84 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨188 (49 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨66 (17 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (21 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (12 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨237 (61 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (43 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (8 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨166 (43 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨828 (214 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (23 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (9 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Mumbai (India) is 38% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨103,582 (26,729 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨48,543 (12,526 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,150 (1,329 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,207 (12,182 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨24,303 (6,271 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,708 (1,215 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨632 (163 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,955 (7,472 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,737 (3,029 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨403 (104 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨271 (70 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mumbai (India) is 32% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,930 (756 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,689 (694 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,595 (1,186 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,339 (862 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mumbai (India) is 16% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨995,682 (256,933 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (29 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨945 (244 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨210 (54 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mumbai (India) is 24% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (25 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨272 (70 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨946 (244 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨326 (84 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (61 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨275 (71 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (44 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (21 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨286 (74 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mumbai (India) is 38% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Mumbai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,729 (446 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨677 (175 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (389 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,117 (546 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨959 (247 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 441% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨273 (70 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨234 (60 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,088 (11,893 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.01 (0.26 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,924 (497 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨299 (77 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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