Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 70% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 zł (173 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (133 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (63 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (19 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (68 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (52 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (83 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (19 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (17 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (20 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (151 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (38 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (19 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 111% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,052 zł (34,303 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,983 zł (24,241 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 731 zł (3,556 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622 zł (17,620 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,826 zł (13,747 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 441 zł (2,144 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 409% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 58 zł (283 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,868 zł (9,086 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (2,315 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (172 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (134 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 81% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (1,684 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (714 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (1,673 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (2,031 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 52% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (506,068 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (35 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (536 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (166 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 74% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (90 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (165 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (669 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (80 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (59 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (64 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (29 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (41 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (304 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 84% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117 zł (570 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (287 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (1,074 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (867 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (151 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (78 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (60 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (11,793 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 149% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (1.51 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 zł (713 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (86 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 165% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 512 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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