Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 245% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 191% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 191% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$31 (476 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (199 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (154 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.03 (62 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (88 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.73 (73 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$15 (234 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.31 (67 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.97 (46 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.21 (50 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (330 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.39 (52 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.15 (49 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 308% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,834 (59,311 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,946 (45,573 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$220 (3,404 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,592 (40,099 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,006 (31,032 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$134 (2,079 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (828 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$563 (8,711 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$189 (2,919 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (203 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (414 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 635% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 168% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (1,169 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$95 (1,472 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$148 (2,292 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$164 (2,538 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 222% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 222% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,116 (558,735 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.61 (25 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$154 (2,385 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 348% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (481 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 316% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Toronto | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$17 (258 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$48 (739 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 1159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (1,245 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (177 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (111 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (106 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.47 (69 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.64 (56 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$36 (556 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 282% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 282% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Toronto | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$70 (1,084 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (478 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$366 (5,658 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 1432% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$144 (2,228 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 402% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (267 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 483% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.90 (91 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 212% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (140 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 731% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$807 (12,478 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (5.35 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$83 (1,285 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (260 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 524% | |
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TOTAL | + 245% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 985 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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