- 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) | kr69 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,250 Kwacha (kr11) | kr31 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 505 Kwacha (kr4.50) | kr7 | - 38% | |
| 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 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,621 Kwacha (kr14) | kr18 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Kwacha (kr3.56) | kr11 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Kwacha (kr5.34) | kr14 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Kwacha (kr40) | kr60 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 976 Kwacha (kr9) | kr20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Kwacha (kr3.10) | kr12 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Blantyre (Malawi) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 622,096 Kwacha (kr5,540) | kr9,429 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 223,671 Kwacha (kr1,992) | kr7,271 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,616 Kwacha (kr130) | 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 (kr62) | kr649 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 16,688 Kwacha (kr149) | kr170 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 315,419 Kwacha (kr2,809) | kr4,012 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Kwacha (kr445) | kr803 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Kwacha (kr40) | kr70 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Kwacha (kr2.67) | 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 (kr156) | kr833 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,500 Kwacha (kr85) | kr243 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,544 Kwacha (kr352) | kr817 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000 Kwacha (kr267) | 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 (kr53,437) | kr300,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 762 Kwacha (kr7) | kr10 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,209 Kwacha (kr180) | kr363 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr159 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Blantyre (Malawi) is 68% 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 (kr27) | 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 (kr26) | kr36 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,050 Kwacha (kr18) | kr34 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,250 Kwacha (kr20) | kr34 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,133 Kwacha (kr10) | kr18 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 914 Kwacha (kr8) | kr18 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,500 Kwacha (kr40) | kr225 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Blantyre (Malawi) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,497 Kwacha (kr111) | kr349 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,115 Kwacha (kr46) | kr170 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 Kwacha (kr45) | kr671 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,826 Kwacha (kr212) | 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 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Kwacha (kr7) | kr40 | - 82% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 70,000 Kwacha (kr623) | kr1,293 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Kwacha (kr0.65) | kr1.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 17,053 Kwacha (kr152) | kr208 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,200 Kwacha (kr11) | kr44 | - 75% | |
| 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 292 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Blantyre (Malawi) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr27,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr11,334
(1,272,647 Kwacha)
in Blantyre.
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