Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 35% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 119 (129 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (82 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (48 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (21 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (42 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (26 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (70 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (27 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (20 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (24 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (113 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (24 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (14 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,068 (12,051 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,659 (10,517 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,645 (1,792 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,998 (7,620 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,928 (6,454 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,020 (1,110 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 415 (452 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,308 (4,691 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,697 (1,848 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (96 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 141 (154 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 27% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 715 (778 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 527 (574 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,305 (1,421 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (1,420 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 89% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 370,249 (403,146 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (23 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,001 (1,090 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 134 (145 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 41% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (71 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (257 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 462 (503 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (42 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (33 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (56 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (27 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (22 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 134 (146 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 34% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 331 (360 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (237 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (864 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (589 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (68 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (37 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (32 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (8,509 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.66 (1.81 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 539 (587 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (52 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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