Cost of Living Comparison Between Lusaka and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Singapore are 97.9% higher than in Lusaka (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Singapore are 198.1% higher than in Lusaka | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 721.1% higher than in Lusaka | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 145.4% higher than in Lusaka | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 131.0% higher than in Lusaka | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 347.1% higher than in Lusaka | |
Restaurants | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
5.15 $ (6.97 S$) |
11.10 $ (15.00 S$) |
+115.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
28.34 $ (38.32 S$) |
70.27 $ (95.00 S$) |
+147.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.43 $ (4.64 S$) |
7.40 $ (10.00 S$) |
+115.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.02 $ (1.38 S$) |
7.40 $ (10.00 S$) |
+622.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.51 $ (2.05 S$) |
7.40 $ (10.00 S$) |
+388.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.19 $ (2.97 S$) |
4.79 $ (6.47 S$) |
+118.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.98 $ (1.32 S$) |
1.51 $ (2.04 S$) |
+54.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.61 S$) |
1.12 $ (1.52 S$) |
+150.5 % |
Markets | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.90 $ (6.62 S$) |
10.79 $ (14.59 S$) |
+120.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.73 $ (0.98 S$) |
1.86 $ (2.52 S$) |
+156.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.03 $ (1.39 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.65 S$) |
+18.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.42 $ (3.27 S$) |
3.35 $ (4.53 S$) |
+38.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.58 $ (4.84 S$) |
8.26 $ (11.16 S$) |
+130.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.79 $ (2.41 S$) |
4.64 $ (6.27 S$) |
+159.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.35 $ (3.18 S$) |
9.04 $ (12.22 S$) |
+284.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.13 $ (1.53 S$) |
1.90 $ (2.56 S$) |
+67.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.71 $ (0.96 S$) |
1.43 $ (1.94 S$) |
+102.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.21 $ (1.63 S$) |
1.74 $ (2.36 S$) |
+44.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.84 S$) |
1.28 $ (1.73 S$) |
+105.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.73 $ (0.99 S$) |
1.05 $ (1.42 S$) |
+42.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.73 $ (0.99 S$) |
1.02 $ (1.38 S$) |
+39.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.05 $ (1.41 S$) |
1.68 $ (2.27 S$) |
+60.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.65 $ (0.88 S$) |
1.33 $ (1.79 S$) |
+104.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.02 $ (8.14 S$) |
22.19 $ (30.00 S$) |
+268.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.99 $ (1.34 S$) |
4.10 $ (5.55 S$) |
+314.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.40 $ (1.89 S$) |
4.59 $ (6.20 S$) |
+227.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.57 $ (3.48 S$) |
12.20 $ (16.50 S$) |
+374.3 % |
Transportation | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.23 $ (1.67 S$) |
1.48 $ (2.00 S$) |
+19.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
37.04 $ (50.07 S$) |
94.68 $ (128.00 S$) |
+155.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.87 $ (3.88 S$) |
3.25 $ (4.40 S$) |
+13.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.86 $ (2.52 S$) |
1.19 $ (1.61 S$) |
-36.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.19 $ (12.42 S$) |
14.79 $ (20.00 S$) |
+61.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.05 $ (6.83 S$) |
7.95 $ (10.75 S$) |
+57.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,004.53 $ (10,821.68 S$) |
133,141.51 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+1,563.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,559.57 $ (38,610.96 S$) |
117,402.70 $ (158,722.00 S$) |
+311.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
109.19 $ (147.63 S$) |
149.91 $ (202.67 S$) |
+37.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
87.12 $ (117.78 S$) |
17.66 $ (23.88 S$) |
-79.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
144.44 $ (195.27 S$) |
35.38 $ (47.83 S$) |
-75.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
40.66 $ (54.96 S$) |
102.88 $ (139.08 S$) |
+153.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
11.27 $ (15.24 S$) |
12.58 $ (17.01 S$) |
+11.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.12 $ (4.21 S$) |
11.10 $ (15.00 S$) |
+256.1 % |
Childcare | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
111.30 $ (150.48 S$) |
1,103.95 $ (1,492.48 S$) |
+891.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
5,884.51 $ (7,955.53 S$) |
27,717.43 $ (37,472.44 S$) |
+371.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
24.53 $ (33.16 S$) |
67.41 $ (91.13 S$) |
+174.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.26 $ (35.50 S$) |
43.52 $ (58.83 S$) |
+65.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
90.18 $ (121.91 S$) |
92.77 $ (125.41 S$) |
+2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
87.89 $ (118.83 S$) |
104.98 $ (141.92 S$) |
+19.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
262.56 $ (354.97 S$) |
2,731.52 $ (3,692.87 S$) |
+940.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
159.59 $ (215.75 S$) |
2,023.71 $ (2,735.95 S$) |
+1,168.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
877.91 $ (1,186.89 S$) |
5,221.81 $ (7,059.60 S$) |
+494.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
372.61 $ (503.75 S$) |
3,757.05 $ (5,079.33 S$) |
+908.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
185.80 $ (251.20 S$) |
1,850.22 $ (2,501.39 S$) |
+895.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
449.70 $ (607.98 S$) |
1,223.93 $ (1,654.68 S$) |
+172.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lusaka Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
330.64 $ (447.01 S$) |
4,407.33 $ (5,958.46 S$) |
+1,233.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 21.25 | 3.50 | -83.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 16 | 652 |
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