Cost of living in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 140% | |||
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| Food in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (376 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (227 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.92 (83 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (18 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.49 (74 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (75 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (140 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (67 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (36 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (60 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (314 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (46 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (38 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,651 (35,018 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,165 (24,711 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (3,763 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 588% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,166 (24,739 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $821 (17,411 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (2,179 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 418% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (969 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 (5,256 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (2,477 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (247 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (550 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 878% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (903 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (747 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,802 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (2,499 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,669 (501,978 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (25 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (1,575 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (327 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (159 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (187 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (1,971 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 534% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (157 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 207% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (82 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (84 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (71 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.72 (36 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (441 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Tucson, Arizona (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tucson, Arizona | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (983 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (462 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (3,588 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 871% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (1,628 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 267% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (241 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 426% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (101 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (132 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 681% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (8,369 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.09 (1.99 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (565 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (192 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 360% | |
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TOTAL | + 153% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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