Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 76% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 123% | |||
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| Food in Naples (Italy) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (420 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (248 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (125 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.56 (47 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 (138 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (76 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.75 (172 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (67 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (47 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (55 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (220 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (49 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (36 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Naples (Italy) is 42% 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 | €1,027 (30,691 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 (22,921 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (4,225 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 (22,386 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (16,372 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (2,633 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 448% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (560 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (11,283 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 213% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (3,717 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (179 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (280 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (1,938 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (853 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (2,423 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €59 (1,773 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 42% 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 | €24,247 (724,285 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (53 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (1,049 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 133% 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 (180 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (230 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (2,270 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 565% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.26 (97 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (99 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (76 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (52 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (40 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (437 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 197% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Naples | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (892 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (499 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 594% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (1,838 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (1,682 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 304% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (243 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 347% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (57 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (153 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 207% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €403 (12,025 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (4.62 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (1,832 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.68 (170 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 230% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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