Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 75% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 54% | |||
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| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 54% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (187 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.82 (129 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (83 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (28 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.54 (56 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (49 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (114 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.31 (29 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (18 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (31 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (244 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (49 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (21 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 104% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,473 (32,804 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €762 (16,957 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (3,946 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 621% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €747 (16,642 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €507 (11,284 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (2,665 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 533% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (224 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €288 (6,419 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (1,926 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (195 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (283 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 97% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (1,610 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (806 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (1,641 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (2,417 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 38% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,423 (365,634 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (35 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (669 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (173 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 152% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (158 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (185 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (1,041 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (107 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (88 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.61 (103 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (36 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (52 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (422 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 114% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (530 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (305 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (1,220 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (1,288 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (214 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (71 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 (84 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 399% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 (9,433 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (2.69 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (926 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.02 (89 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 115% | |
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TOTAL | + 75% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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