Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 89% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Shanghai (China) is 52% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (136 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42元 (119 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (48 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20元 (56 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (58 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (33 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (174 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (47 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (18 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (18 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (304 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (25 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (50 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 170% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,985元 (57,049 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,734元 (30,641 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (1,372 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,137元 (23,228 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,412元 (12,594 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (844 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (333 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,733元 (4,947 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 702元 (2,003 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52元 (149 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52元 (150 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 91% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 539元 (1,539 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 265元 (757 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (1,748 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 874元 (2,494 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,664元 (470,044 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (24 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 205元 (586 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (122 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 189% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (114 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28元 (80 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 641元 (1,830 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 489% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (193 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 276% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41元 (116 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 49元 (140 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (37 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (44 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (281 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 123% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Shanghai | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 316元 (902 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 117元 (333 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,606元 (4,584 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 1141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 349元 (995 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85元 (242 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 430% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (83 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (47 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,149元 (8,990 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (0.57 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 441元 (1,259 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (71 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | + 89% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 531 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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