Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 197% | |||
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| Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 197% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (411 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (217 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.73 (101 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (18 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.72 (122 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 383% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (83 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (131 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (91 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.83 (60 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (58 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (324 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 (73 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.25 (69 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 378% | |||
| Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 378% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,719 (57,839 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,219 (47,196 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (5,220 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 854% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,784 (37,944 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,497 (31,843 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (3,169 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 653% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (1,716 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $446 (9,478 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $187 (3,984 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (265 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $52 (1,100 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 1856% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (1,057 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (829 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (1,911 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (2,295 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,427 (647,170 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.10 (23 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (1,366 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (344 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 374% | |||
| Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 374% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (121 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (594 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 913% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (3,173 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 921% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (145 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (106 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (110 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.10 (108 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 311% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (54 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (711 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 347% | |
| Entertainment | + 207% | |||
| Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Phoenix, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (994 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (521 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (7,761 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 2001% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (1,591 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (262 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 473% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (113 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 287% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (129 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 664% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (10,774 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (2.13 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (784 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (196 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 504% | |
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TOTAL | + 235% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 715 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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