Zambia vs Zambia · 805 km apart
Zambia
single / month
Cheaper overallZambia
single / month
| Expense | Mbala | Lusaka | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.24 | $4.68 | Mbala |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.96 | $18.72 | Mbala |
| Cappuccino | $0.97 | $1.40 | Mbala |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $73.44 | $106 | Mbala |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.88 | $17.16 | Mbala |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.32 | $45.24 | Mbala |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.07 | $13.10 | Mbala |
| Fitness club membership | $9.07 | $13.10 | Mbala |
| Cinema ticket | $2.38 | $3.43 | Mbala |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $121 | $192 | Mbala |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $84.15 | $133 | Mbala |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $252 | $400 | Mbala |
| Total single-person budget | $300 | $445 | Mbala |
| Average net salary | $315 | $455 |
Mbala is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mbala runs about $300 versus $445 in Lusaka — a difference of roughly 48%.
Salary-adjusted, Mbala 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 Mbala · Full cost of living in Lusaka