Cost of living in Turin (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 103% | |||
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| Food in Turin (Italy) is 103% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Turin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (379 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (274 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (137 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (32 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (106 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (70 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (183 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (50 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (39 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (31 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (232 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (55 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (28 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Turin (Italy) is 40% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Turin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,052 (30,718 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €744 (21,721 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (4,694 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 771% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €796 (23,254 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €491 (14,346 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (3,273 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 581% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (769 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (10,021 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (3,146 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (146 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (295 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 342% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Turin (Italy) is 72% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Turin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (1,974 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (905 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,650 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (2,975 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Turin (Italy) is 49% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Turin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,588 (601,405 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (56 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (1,105 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (495 Kwacha) | 225 Kwacha | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Turin (Italy) is 163% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Turin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (215 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (268 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 288% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (2,830 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 729% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (123 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (94 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.92 (85 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (51 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (66 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (423 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 205% | |||
| Entertainment in Turin (Italy) is 205% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Turin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (996 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (486 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 576% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (1,852 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 365% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (2,233 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 436% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (281 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 417% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.02 (59 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (143 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (13,310 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (4.22 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (1,251 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.76 (168 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 227% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 163 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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