Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 142% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 132% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 132% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Rome | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (417 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (204 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (114 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (32 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (87 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (55 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (176 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (50 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (37 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (30 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (160 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (38 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (33 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 174% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Rome | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (45,619 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (27,616 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (3,165 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (23,604 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (16,036 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (2,115 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 403% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (634 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (8,913 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (3,604 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (127 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (204 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 107% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Rome | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (1,809 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (820 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (1,910 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (2,556 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 101% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Rome | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (573,042 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (41 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (800 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (333 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 196% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 196% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Rome | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (164 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (206 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (2,159 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 594% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (105 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (76 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (82 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (51 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (45 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (484 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 179% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Rome | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (958 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (399 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (1,513 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 310% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (1,462 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (261 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 471% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (40 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (117 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 592% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (11,058 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (4.09 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (1,180 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (123 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 280% | |
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TOTAL | + 142% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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