Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 87% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 142% | |||
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| Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 142% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U806 (460 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U510 (291 Kwacha) | 96 Kwacha | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U226 (129 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U50 (28 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $U206 (118 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U123 (70 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U335 (191 Kwacha) | 262 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U111 (63 Kwacha) | 58 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U79 (45 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U90 (52 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U369 (210 Kwacha) | 289 Kwacha | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $U149 (85 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U86 (49 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 32% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U60,427 (34,494 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U33,467 (19,104 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U5,168 (2,950 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U36,801 (21,007 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U25,779 (14,716 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,325 (1,898 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,106 (631 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $U14,500 (8,277 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,426 (3,097 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U335 (191 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U308 (176 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 81% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,134 (1,789 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,897 (1,083 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U5,253 (2,998 Kwacha) | 1,973 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U5,150 (2,940 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 53% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,132,380 (646,403 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U79 (45 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,391 (1,365 Kwacha) | 918 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U602 (343 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 168% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U384 (219 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U714 (407 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U3,125 (1,784 Kwacha) | 341 Kwacha | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U279 (159 Kwacha) | 83 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U161 (92 Kwacha) | 61 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U303 (173 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $U129 (74 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $U136 (77 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U687 (392 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 234% | |||
| Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 234% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Montevideo | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,553 (887 Kwacha) | 436 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $U750 (428 Kwacha) | 72 Kwacha | + 496% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,164 (664 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,480 (1,416 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U397 (227 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 317% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U222 (126 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U180 (103 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U48,346 (27,597 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 491% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U14 (8 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 512% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $U2,100 (1,199 Kwacha) | 771 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U219 (125 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 143% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 856 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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