Should I move to Lusaka?

Lusaka, Zambia has a cost of living 60.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 39.2). It is ranked #419 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 24.5 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 60.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 39.2). Groceries are 53.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 72.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 275 per month. Local purchasing power index is 24.5 (NYC = 100).

🏳️ Zambia · #419 of 558 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Lusaka?

60.8% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-60.8%

vs NYC

EUR 275

Geschatte huur in

24.5

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Lusaka?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Lusaka

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

39.2 Affordable

Huur

10.7 Very affordable

Boodschappen

46.7 Affordable

Restaurants

27.4 Very affordable

Koopkracht

24.5 Very weak

Geschatte huur in Lusaka

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 275/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 206/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 478/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

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