In Lusaka, Zambia, a single person typically needs around $685 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1880 monthly.
Lusaka is 26% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Lusaka is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Lusaka is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Lusaka is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of higher costs in Lusaka is rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This can impact overall affordability for those without substantial income.
Food is relatively affordable, being 23% lower than the European benchmark. This makes grocery shopping and dining out more manageable for residents.
Public transport costs are 68% higher than the European benchmark. This can be a consideration for those relying on transportation for daily commuting.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.96 $ |
| Dinner | 26.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.9 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.89 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 37.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.3 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 66 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 63.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 103 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 330 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 881 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,988 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,865 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 332 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.22% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.5 $ |
| Haircut | 4.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,845 $ |