Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 78% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Naples (Italy) is 81% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (285 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (167 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (88 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (27 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.26 (88 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (50 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (108 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (43 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (31 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (30 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (159 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.68 (35 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (19 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,111 (22,856 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €718 (14,774 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (2,936 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (14,934 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €526 (10,826 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (1,830 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 335% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (415 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (7,774 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (2,561 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.80 (119 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (184 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (1,335 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (457 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (1,577 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (1,423 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,160 (435,482 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (34 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (726 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (286 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 111% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (124 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (158 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (1,486 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.26 (67 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (68 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (52 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (36 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (31 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (301 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 118% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (492 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (337 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (1,267 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,296 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (167 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 266% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (39 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (106 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 527% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €408 (8,405 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (3.19 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (929 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (116 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 258% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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