Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 153% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 214% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 214% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (551 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 377% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (350 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (212 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 378% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (48 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.57 (146 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.57 (177 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (229 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (65 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (66 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (39 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (211 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (92 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.98 (63 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 133% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,967 (62,634 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,314 (41,827 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €277 (8,809 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 1535% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,217 (38,731 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €811 (25,822 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (2,828 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 489% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (724 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (11,752 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 226% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (3,527 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (411 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 582% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (485 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 627% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 144% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €108 (3,427 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (1,119 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (3,124 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (3,782 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 105% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,985 (859,095 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (52 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (1,774 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (557 Kwacha) | 225 Kwacha | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 254% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (340 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (316 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €133 (4,221 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 1137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.16 (164 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (100 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.21 (102 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (54 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (61 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (754 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 232% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 232% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,309 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (709 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 887% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (4,883 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 1125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (2,053 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 393% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (386 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 610% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (145 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 329% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.87 (155 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €505 (16,092 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 245% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (1.82 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (1,067 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (202 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 316% | |
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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 146 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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