Prices in Lusaka

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Lusaka? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Lusaka.

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Lusaka Food Prices & Prices In Restaurants

What are the supermarket prices in Lusaka? Are the costs of living in Lusaka higher than those in United States? Costs in Lusaka: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Lusaka: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 22 hours ago)

Currency in Zambia Zambian kwacha (ZMW). For 10 US dollars you can get 277 Zambian kwachas. For 100 US dollars you can get 2.77 thousand Zambian kwachas. And the other way around: For 100 Zambian kwachas you can get 3.61 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Zambia than in United States. Food is 98% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 99%. In the case of the cost of living in Lusaka, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 98%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 98%.

Are hotels expensive in Lusaka? How much will we pay for a room in Lusaka?

The average price of accommodation in Zambia is $82. 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $52 (ZMW 1.43K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $118 (ZMW 3.26K) in Zambia If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $132 (ZMW 3.66K)


Is it expensive in stores in Lusaka? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Lusaka? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Lusaka, such as: Cigarettes, oranges, cheese, beef, or potatoes (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Lusaka? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Lusaka? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Lusaka?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 0.19 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 0.12 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 1 US dollar. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 0.074 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.035 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Lusaka, including Cigarettes, oranges, cheese, beef, or potatoes


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Lusaka in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, and Tanzania.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Lusaka

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Lusaka

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Lusaka

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Lusaka

Lusaka - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $3.9 ($2.2 - $7.2)

fees

$3.9 ($2.2 - $7.2)
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $5.2 ($1.6 - $7.2)

internet

$5.2 ($1.6 - $7.2)
93% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $0.89 ($0.49 - $2)

jeans

$0.89 ($0.49 - $2)
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $11.9

average earnings

$11.9
100% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $9.5 ($6.9 - $13.5)

renting a small apartment in the center

$9.5 ($6.9 - $13.5)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $13.5 ($8.2 - $22)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$13.5 ($8.2 - $22)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.032 ($0.022 - $0.11)

bread

$0.032 ($0.022 - $0.11)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $0.3 ($0.13 - $0.58)

cheese

$0.3 ($0.13 - $0.58)
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $0.083 ($0.041 - $0.16)

rice

$0.083 ($0.041 - $0.16)
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $0.04 ($0.011 - $0.072)

tomatoes

$0.04 ($0.011 - $0.072)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $0.047 ($0.028 - $0.12)

bananas

$0.047 ($0.028 - $0.12)
97% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $0.24 ($0.18 - $0.32)

wine

$0.24 ($0.18 - $0.32)
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $0.19 ($0.076 - $0.33)

cheap restaurant

$0.19 ($0.076 - $0.33)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $0.037 ($0.032 - $0.093)

local beer

$0.037 ($0.032 - $0.093)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $0.079 ($0.033 - $0.14)

coffee

$0.079 ($0.033 - $0.14)
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.016 ($0.0093 - $0.036)

bottle of water

$0.016 ($0.0093 - $0.036)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $0.12 ($0.11 - $0.15)

Burger King or a similar bar

$0.12 ($0.11 - $0.15)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.035 ($0.016 - $0.07)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.035 ($0.016 - $0.07)
99% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Lusaka

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $0.047 (ZMW 1.3)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.032 (ZMW 0.88)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $0.081 (ZMW 2.2)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $0.3 (ZMW 8.4)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.025 (ZMW 0.68)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $0.24 (ZMW 6.6)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $0.036 (ZMW 0.99)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $0.051 (ZMW 1.4)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $0.093 (ZMW 2.6)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $0.15 (ZMW 4)
  11. Apples (1kg) $0.079 (ZMW 2.2)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $0.085 (ZMW 2.3)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.049 (ZMW 1.4)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $0.039 (ZMW 1.1)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.083 (ZMW 2.3)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $0.04 (ZMW 1.1)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $0.047 (ZMW 1.3)
  18. Onions (1kg) $0.048 (ZMW 1.3)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $0.2 (ZMW 5.5)

Prices In Restaurants Lusaka

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $0.19 (ZMW 5.2)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $1 (ZMW 28)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $0.12 (ZMW 3.4)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $0.037 (ZMW 1)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $0.055 (ZMW 1.5)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.035 (ZMW 0.98)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.016 (ZMW 0.45)
  8. Cappuccino $0.079 (ZMW 2.2)

Cost Of Living Lusaka

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.045 (ZMW 1.2)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $1.3 (ZMW 37)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.049 (ZMW 1.4)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $289 (ZMW 8K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $9.5 (ZMW 263)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $5.8 (ZMW 160)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $32 (ZMW 878)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $13.5 (ZMW 373)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $3.9 (ZMW 109)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $5.2 (ZMW 144)
  11. numb_34 $3.1 (ZMW 87)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $0.89 (ZMW 25)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $0.95 (ZMW 26)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $3.3 (ZMW 90)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $3.2 (ZMW 88)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $1.03K (ZMW 28.6K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $4 (ZMW 111)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $72 (ZMW 2K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $212 (ZMW 5.88K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $175 (ZMW 4.84K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $11.9 (ZMW 331)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 21%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.1 (ZMW 2.9)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.042 (ZMW 1.2)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $0.33 (ZMW 9.2)

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Lusaka Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Lusaka

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $1.5 (ZMW 41)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $0.41 (ZMW 11.3)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $0.11 (ZMW 3.1)

What are the different prices in the cities in Zambia? Look here: Prices in cities in Zambia

Prices: Lusaka   Chingola   Kitwe   Ndola   Kafue   Kabwe   Petauke   Solwezi  

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Price cheese $8.4 ($3.6 - $16)

cheese

$8.4 ($3.6 - $16)
35% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.3 ($0.77 - $3.4)

bananas

$1.3 ($0.77 - $3.4)
22% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.2 ($0.93 - $4)

coffee

$2.2 ($0.93 - $4)
by half less than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $263 ($192 - $373)

renting a small apartment in the center

$263 ($192 - $373)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $6.6 ($4.9 - $9)

wine

$6.6 ($4.9 - $9)
by half less than in United States

Price fees $109 ($61 - $200)

fees

$109 ($61 - $200)
by half less than in United States