Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 264% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 174% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (381 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (228 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (131 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (22 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.66 (99 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (90 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (156 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.34 (92 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (34 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (64 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (352 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (56 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (42 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 353% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 353% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,878 (60,949 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,823 (38,610 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $274 (5,804 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 961% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,978 (41,899 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,258 (26,652 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $235 (4,979 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 1083% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,355 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $401 (8,488 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (2,432 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (279 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (748 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 1230% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (1,346 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (1,283 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (2,334 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $153 (3,240 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 314% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,392 (537,779 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (25 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (2,118 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 399% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (456 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 402% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 402% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (157 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (492 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 738% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $186 (3,943 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 1168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (164 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.84 (103 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (159 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 290% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (98 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.40 (51 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (775 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 387% | |
| Entertainment | + 307% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 307% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (1,114 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (600 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (5,219 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 1313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (2,133 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 381% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (265 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 479% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (115 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 293% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (165 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 879% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $572 (12,120 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (7 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 428% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (1,449 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (194 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 498% | |
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TOTAL | + 264% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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