Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 214% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 158% | |||
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 158% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Perth | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$28 (381 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (203 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (112 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.90 (26 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (90 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (84 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (128 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.70 (77 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (45 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (97 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (283 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.74 (50 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.05 (28 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 269% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Perth | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,586 (48,279 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,605 (35,081 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$273 (3,681 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 573% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,480 (33,396 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,823 (24,549 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (2,193 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 421% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$94 (1,271 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$619 (8,341 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (2,900 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (150 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (436 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 675% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 185% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Perth | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$132 (1,776 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$98 (1,314 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (2,771 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$243 (3,270 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 318% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 208% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Perth | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$37,807 (509,064 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (26 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (2,288 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 329% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (362 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 133% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Perth | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$6 (86 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (257 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (1,041 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (106 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.69 (63 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.96 (80 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.90 (52 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.59 (48 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (356 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 270% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 270% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Perth | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (887 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (609 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$277 (3,736 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 911% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$146 (1,971 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 344% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (259 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 467% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.63 (76 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (143 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 744% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$687 (9,249 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (5.09 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 273% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (1,041 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (560 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 1245% | |
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TOTAL | + 214% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 329 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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