Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 197% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 197% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (397 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (236 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (205 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 (27 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.98 (128 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (84 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (136 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (81 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (31 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (54 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (385 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 (52 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (47 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 288% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 288% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,247 (48,157 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,711 (36,674 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (4,020 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 635% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,872 (40,121 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,167 (25,001 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (3,355 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 697% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (1,152 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (6,878 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (3,313 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (263 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 271% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (551 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 879% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (1,128 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (886 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (2,339 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (2,219 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 210% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 (500,468 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.53 (33 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (1,907 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 349% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (420 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 311% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 311% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (170 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (436 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 643% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (2,325 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 648% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (188 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 267% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 (109 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (138 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.55 (98 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 270% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 (49 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (462 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 283% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 283% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,230 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 337% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (666 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (3,587 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 871% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (1,660 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (249 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 444% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (128 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 337% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (167 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 889% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $383 (8,217 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (9 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 538% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (1,121 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (216 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 567% | |
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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 300 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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