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Cost of living in Lusaka, Zambia compared to Anápolis, Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is 60% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 Kwacha (R$ 2.44) | R$ 24 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 50 Kwacha (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.37 Kwacha (R$ 0.86) | R$ 5.39 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Kwacha (R$ 4.47) | R$ 2.48 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | 1.98 Kwacha (R$ 0.72) | R$ 7 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.38 Kwacha (R$ 0.50) | R$ 3.06 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Kwacha (R$ 2.19) | R$ 11 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.84 Kwacha (R$ 1.03) | R$ 3.70 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.30 Kwacha (R$ 1.93) | R$ 2.82 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Kwacha (R$ 0.55) | R$ 4.31 | - 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 Kwacha (R$ 4.23) | R$ 26 | - 84% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 4.68 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07 Kwacha (R$ 0.39) | R$ 2.46 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Lusaka (Zambia) is 39% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,783 Kwacha (R$ 649) | R$ 1,674 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,100 Kwacha (R$ 401) | R$ 740 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 394 Kwacha (R$ 143) | R$ 224 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 593 Kwacha (R$ 216) | R$ 588 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 366 Kwacha (R$ 133) | R$ 400 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 477 Kwacha (R$ 174) | R$ 103 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90 Kwacha (R$ 33) | R$ 83 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,206 Kwacha (R$ 2,989) | R$ 1,550 | + 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,348 Kwacha (R$ 491) | R$ 380 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 62% | |
Clothes | - 76% | |||
Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is 76% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 225 Kwacha (R$ 82) | R$ 92 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 28 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 82 | - 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 99 Kwacha (R$ 36) | R$ 211 | - 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68 Kwacha (R$ 25) | R$ 164 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 59% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,323 Kwacha (R$ 5,945) | R$ 69,941 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 Kwacha (R$ 0.65) | R$ 3.51 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252 Kwacha (R$ 92) | R$ 156 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 Kwacha (R$ 38) | R$ 45 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Lusaka (Zambia) is 35% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 Kwacha (R$ 18) | R$ 160 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 359 Kwacha (R$ 131) | R$ 249 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 Kwacha (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 3.24 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 Kwacha (R$ 4.71) | R$ 2.50 | + 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 Kwacha (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is 27% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 253 Kwacha (R$ 92) | R$ 66 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 11 Kwacha (R$ 4.04) | R$ 41 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 272 Kwacha (R$ 99) | R$ 92 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 405 Kwacha (R$ 148) | R$ 130 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Kwacha (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.12 Kwacha (R$ 0.77) | R$ 10 | - 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.20 Kwacha (R$ 0.80) | R$ 8 | - 90% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,254 Kwacha (R$ 1,549) | R$ 2,200 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20 Kwacha (R$ 0.07) | R$ 0.75 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Kwacha (R$ 73) | R$ 78 | - 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 49% cheaper than in Anápolis (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 5,100
in Anápolis
you would need to make just about R$ 2,622
(7,199 Kwacha)
in Lusaka.
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