- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Denmark
- Blantyre
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Blantyre, Malawi compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Blantyre (Malawi) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,713 Kwacha (kr15) | kr120 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,581 Kwacha (kr23) | kr70 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,250 Kwacha (kr11) | kr31 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 505 Kwacha (kr4.42) | kr7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | kr24 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 Kwacha (kr7) | kr21 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 Kwacha (kr18) | kr56 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,621 Kwacha (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Kwacha (kr3.50) | kr11 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Kwacha (kr5.26) | kr14 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Kwacha (kr39) | kr60 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 976 Kwacha (kr9) | kr20 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Kwacha (kr3.05) | kr11 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Blantyre (Malawi) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 622,096 Kwacha (kr5,451) | kr9,429 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 223,671 Kwacha (kr1,960) | kr7,271 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,616 Kwacha (kr128) | kr1,185 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | kr5,125 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | kr3,875 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 Kwacha (kr61) | kr649 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 16,688 Kwacha (kr146) | kr170 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 315,419 Kwacha (kr2,764) | kr4,012 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Kwacha (kr438) | kr803 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Kwacha (kr39) | kr70 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Kwacha (kr2.63) | kr139 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Blantyre (Malawi) is 71% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,500 Kwacha (kr153) | kr833 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,500 Kwacha (kr83) | kr243 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,544 Kwacha (kr346) | kr817 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Kwacha (kr263) | kr1,068 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Blantyre (Malawi) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 Kwacha (kr52,574) | kr300,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 762 Kwacha (kr7) | kr10 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,209 Kwacha (kr177) | kr363 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr159 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Blantyre (Malawi) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,700 Kwacha (kr24) | kr52 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Kwacha (kr26) | kr127 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Kwacha (kr18) | kr433 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,900 Kwacha (kr25) | kr36 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,050 Kwacha (kr18) | kr34 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,250 Kwacha (kr20) | kr34 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,133 Kwacha (kr10) | kr18 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 914 Kwacha (kr8) | kr18 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,500 Kwacha (kr39) | kr225 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Blantyre (Malawi) is 56% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,497 Kwacha (kr110) | kr349 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,115 Kwacha (kr45) | kr170 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 Kwacha (kr44) | kr671 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,826 Kwacha (kr209) | kr500 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500 Kwacha (kr22) | kr85 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 Kwacha (kr6) | kr35 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Kwacha (kr7) | kr40 | - 82% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | kr3,798 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Kwacha (kr0.64) | kr1.00 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,053 Kwacha (kr149) | kr208 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Kwacha (kr11) | kr44 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Blantyre (Malawi) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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kr31,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr13,099
(1,494,971 Kwacha)
in Blantyre.
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