Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 212% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 162% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (352 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (210 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.68 (99 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (21 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.12 (87 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.98 (63 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (137 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (87 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (35 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.48 (53 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (326 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.70 (57 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.21 (68 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 310% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,774 (58,755 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,123 (44,956 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (3,721 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,645 (34,847 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,303 (27,593 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (2,979 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 608% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (1,222 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $261 (5,533 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (2,854 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (266 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (507 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 801% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (1,192 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (798 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (1,623 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (2,531 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,150 (638,540 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (22 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (1,863 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 339% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (395 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 252% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (128 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (427 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 627% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (2,200 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 608% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (167 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (83 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (94 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (65 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (41 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (557 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (990 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (552 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (3,383 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 816% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (1,448 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (280 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 512% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (112 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 283% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (124 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 632% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (9,168 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (1.06 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (699 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (172 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 432% | |
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TOTAL | + 212% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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