Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia · Population 2,467,563 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Zambia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ZK122 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ZK487 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ZK36.50 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ZK2,758 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ZK446 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ZK1,176 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ZK341 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ZK341 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ZK89.23 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ZK4,981 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ZK3,465 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ZK10,394 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Lusaka is ZK11,830 ($455) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ZK11,577 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ZK15,050 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ZK3,465 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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ZK8,736 ($336) / moLusaka is the capital and one of the key cities in Zambia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ZK11,577 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ZK3,465 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ZK26,732 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ZK20,617 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Lusaka is ZK11,830 ($455). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ZK15,050 ($579) per month.