Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 88% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 55% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Prague | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 210 Kč (182 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Kč (149 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 99 Kč (86 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Kč (22 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 Kč (70 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 72 Kč (62 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Kč (114 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40 Kč (35 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kč (20 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (22 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Kč (130 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Kč (40 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Kč (23 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is 130% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Prague | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,217 Kč (31,288 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,978 Kč (24,170 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,881 Kč (5,081 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 829% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,203 Kč (20,046 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,056 Kč (14,735 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,041 Kč (3,491 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 729% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 417 Kč (360 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,274 Kč (6,284 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,946 Kč (3,409 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Kč (132 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 340 Kč (294 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 422% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is 85% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Prague | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,902 Kč (1,643 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 867 Kč (749 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,034 Kč (1,758 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,337 Kč (2,019 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is 51% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Prague | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 607,006 Kč (524,401 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 Kč (36 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 550 Kč (475 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 Kč (244 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is 118% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Prague | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 Kč (138 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Kč (139 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,188 Kč (1,027 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 116 Kč (100 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 Kč (80 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Kč (73 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 Kč (40 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 63 Kč (54 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508 Kč (439 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is 127% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Prague | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 977 Kč (844 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 419 Kč (362 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,008 Kč (1,735 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,002 Kč (866 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 Kč (156 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68 Kč (59 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kč (43 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,719 Kč (11,852 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.77 Kč (3.26 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,188 Kč (1,026 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 Kč (121 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 273% | |
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TOTAL | + 88% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 441 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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