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

Borde jag flytta till Lusaka?

60.8% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-60.8%

vs NYC

EUR 275

Uppskattad hyra i

24.5

Köpkraft

Very weak

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Lusaka?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Lusaka

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

39.2 Affordable

Hyra

10.7 Very affordable

Livsmedel

46.7 Affordable

Restauranger

27.4 Very affordable

Köpkraft

24.5 Very weak

Uppskattad hyra i Lusaka

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 275/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 206/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 478/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Lusaka — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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