Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 190% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 133% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 133% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 kr (270 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94 kr (190 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 kr (130 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (31 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 kr (78 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 kr (83 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (107 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (63 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (30 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (42 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 kr (231 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (48 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 kr (56 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 204% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,249 kr (47,336 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,895 kr (34,398 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,172 kr (2,386 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,503 kr (29,528 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,813 kr (22,015 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580 kr (1,182 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (554 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,705 kr (7,543 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,002 kr (2,040 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 73 kr (148 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 kr (408 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 626% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 114% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 911 kr (1,855 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 411 kr (836 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,016 kr (2,069 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,328 kr (2,703 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 249% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 kr (610,808 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22 kr (45 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 kr (1,970 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 364% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 299 kr (609 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 112% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (120 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 kr (188 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 234 kr (477 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (74 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 kr (75 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (70 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (43 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (49 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (610 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 284% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 204% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 640 kr (1,303 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 267 kr (544 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 797 kr (1,622 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 339% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 876 kr (1,783 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (301 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 559% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 kr (83 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (144 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 753% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,365 kr (10,923 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 kr (2.91 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 465 kr (946 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64 kr (131 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 304% | |
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TOTAL | + 190% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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