Is Sao Jose dos Campos more expensive than Lusaka?

Sao Jose dos Campos is 1.2% cheaper than Lusaka overall. Rent is 5.8% higher, groceries 11.5% cheaper, and restaurants 27.0% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Lusaka or Sao Jose dos Campos?

Lusaka has a purchasing power index of 25.1 while Sao Jose dos Campos has 62.3 (NYC = 100). Sao Jose dos Campos offers better purchasing power.

Lusaka vs Sao Jose dos Campos: Sao Jose dos Campos is 1.2% cheaper, rent 6% higher (2026)

Category	🇿🇲 Lusaka	🇧🇷 Sao Jose dos Campos	Difference
Cost of Living	25.0	24.7	-1.2%
Rent	10.4	11.0	+5.8%
Groceries	42.7	37.8	-11.5%
Restaurants	28.2	35.8	+27.0%
Purchasing Power	25.1	62.3	+148.2%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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