Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 151% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 139% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 139% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (385 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (200 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.70 (127 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (29 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.54 (124 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (69 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (133 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (50 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (42 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (23 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (139 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (47 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 (37 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 192% 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 | €1,827 (40,874 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,116 (24,982 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €616 (13,783 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 2419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €794 (17,761 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (15,665 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (1,823 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 333% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (690 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (7,737 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (2,377 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (261 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 268% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (332 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 490% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 115% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (2,204 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (751 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,042 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (2,752 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 120% 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 | €24,513 (548,565 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (42 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (960 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (378 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 212% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (189 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (175 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €131 (2,936 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 845% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (118 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (67 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (70 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (37 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (42 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (494 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 147% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vienna | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (961 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (493 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (2,274 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 516% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (1,417 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (243 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 432% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (90 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (90 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 430% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €489 (10,948 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (1.58 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (690 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (131 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 305% | |
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TOTAL | + 151% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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