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Cheaper overall| Expense | Lusaka | Livingstone | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.68 | $3.60 | Livingstone |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.72 | $14.40 | Livingstone |
| Cappuccino | $1.40 | $1.08 | Livingstone |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $106 | $81.60 | Livingstone |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.16 | $13.20 | Livingstone |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.24 | $34.80 | Livingstone |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.10 | $10.08 | Livingstone |
| Fitness club membership | $13.10 | $10.08 | Livingstone |
| Cinema ticket | $3.43 | $2.64 | Livingstone |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $192 | $138 | Livingstone |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $133 | $96.00 | Livingstone |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $400 | $288 | Livingstone |
| Total single-person budget | $445 | $336 | Livingstone |
| Average net salary | $455 | $350 |
Livingstone is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lusaka runs about $445 versus $336 in Livingstone — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Livingstone leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Lusaka · Full cost of living in Livingstone