Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 156% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 106% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 106% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Munich | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (319 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (195 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (117 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (26 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (79 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (59 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (136 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (46 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (42 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (21 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (150 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (33 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (38 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 256% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Munich | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,475 (52,323 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (39,583 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €256 (5,423 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 891% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (29,893 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (22,376 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (3,365 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 699% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (772 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (9,193 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (3,659 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (110 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (377 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 570% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 92% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Munich | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (1,826 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (703 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (1,916 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,426 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 130% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Munich | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (526,498 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (44 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,280 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (459 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 111% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Munich | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (143 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (179 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,335 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (81 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (41 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (68 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (25 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (28 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (481 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 166% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Munich | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (975 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (518 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (3,109 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 742% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (1,303 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (284 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 520% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (96 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (85 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 401% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (10,451 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (2.50 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (864 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (149 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 259% | |
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TOTAL | + 156% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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