- Cost of Living
- Zambia
- Ethiopia
- Lusaka
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lusaka, Zambia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is 70% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Kwacha (17 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54 Kwacha (132 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.37 Kwacha (5.84 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Kwacha (31 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.98 Kwacha (4.88 Birr) | 45 Birr | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.38 Kwacha (3.40 Birr) | 27 Birr | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Kwacha (15 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 Kwacha (7 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.30 Kwacha (13 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Kwacha (3.69 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 Kwacha (29 Birr) | 246 Birr | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16 Kwacha (39 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07 Kwacha (2.64 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Lusaka (Zambia) is 80% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,783 Kwacha (4,393 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,100 Kwacha (2,710 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322 Kwacha (793 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 593 Kwacha (1,459 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 Kwacha (901 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313 Kwacha (770 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90 Kwacha (222 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,846 Kwacha (24,253 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,159 Kwacha (2,854 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Kwacha (111 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 Kwacha (61 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 88% | |||
| Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is 88% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 225 Kwacha (554 Birr) | 775 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kwacha (68 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 Kwacha (244 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 Kwacha (166 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 92% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 59% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,323 Kwacha (40,206 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 Kwacha (4.41 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 264 Kwacha (650 Birr) | 718 Birr | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 63 Kwacha (155 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Lusaka (Zambia) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Kwacha (122 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Kwacha (124 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 358 Kwacha (882 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37 Kwacha (90 Birr) | 93 Birr | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (76 Birr) | 77 Birr | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Kwacha (77 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Kwacha (48 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Kwacha (30 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 Kwacha (162 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193 Kwacha (476 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11 Kwacha (27 Birr) | 134 Birr | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 210 Kwacha (518 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Kwacha (1,035 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39 Kwacha (95 Birr) | 99 Birr | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12 Kwacha (5.22 Birr) | 24 Birr | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.20 Kwacha (5.42 Birr) | 22 Birr | - 75% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,500 Kwacha (8,621 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Kwacha (0.49 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Kwacha (493 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 Kwacha (41 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 534 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 62% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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93,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 34,921 Birr
(14,177 Kwacha)
in Lusaka.
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