Should I move to Lusaka?

Lusaka, Zambia has a cost of living 75.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 25.0). It is ranked #431 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 25.1 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Lusaka?

The cost of living in Lusaka is 75.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 25.0). Groceries are 57.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 71.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately ZMW 7,569 per month. Local purchasing power index is 25.1 (NYC = 100).

🇿🇲 Zambia · #431 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Lusaka?

75.0% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-75.0%

vs NYC

ZMW 7,569

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

25.1

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Lusaka?

Kostenverdeling: Lusaka

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

25.0 Affordable

Huur

10.4 Very affordable

Boodschappen

42.7 Affordable

Restaurants

28.2 Very affordable

Koopkracht

25.1 Very weak

Huur in Lusaka

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum ZMW 7,569/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum ZMW 3,540/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum ZMW 21,359/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum ZMW 11,768/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 53% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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