Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 482% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi)
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Food | + 433% | |||
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Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 433% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Shiraz | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 932,164 (38,446 Kwacha) | 5,357 Kwacha | + 618% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 381,113 (15,719 Kwacha) | 3,743 Kwacha | + 320% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 207,256 (8,548 Kwacha) | 2,089 Kwacha | + 309% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 128,275 (5,291 Kwacha) | 781 Kwacha | + 577% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 326,210 (13,454 Kwacha) | 1,146 Kwacha | + 1074% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 155,700 (6,422 Kwacha) | 727 Kwacha | + 784% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 555,775 (22,922 Kwacha) | 4,071 Kwacha | + 463% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 193,155 (7,966 Kwacha) | 1,623 Kwacha | + 391% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 136,923 (5,647 Kwacha) | 504 Kwacha | + 1021% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 549 Kwacha | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 7,116 Kwacha | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 221,202 (9,123 Kwacha) | 1,260 Kwacha | + 624% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 100,000 (4,124 Kwacha) | 416 Kwacha | + 892% | |
Housing | + 577% | |||
Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 577% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Shiraz | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 125,968,000 (5,195,390 Kwacha) | 576,009 Kwacha | + 802% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 84,135,900 (3,470,078 Kwacha) | 263,301 Kwacha | + 1218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 14,602,000 (602,241 Kwacha) | 54,127 Kwacha | + 1013% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 175,236,000 (7,227,385 Kwacha) | 350,000 Kwacha | + 1965% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 92,026,100 (3,795,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 12,947,300 (533,995 Kwacha) | 20,000 Kwacha | + 2570% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 8,010,980 (330,403 Kwacha) | 43,103 Kwacha | + 667% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 55,124,500 (2,273,540 Kwacha) | 305,436 Kwacha | + 644% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 23,180,800 (956,063 Kwacha) | 141,996 Kwacha | + 573% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 710,112 (29,288 Kwacha) | 6,543 Kwacha | + 348% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 1,000,000 (41,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 994% | |||
Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 994% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Shiraz | Blantyre | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 4,420,600 (182,322 Kwacha) | 21,237 Kwacha | + 759% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,227,160 (91,856 Kwacha) | 9,500 Kwacha | + 867% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,277,940 (217,682 Kwacha) | 37,924 Kwacha | + 474% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 23,661,900 (975,905 Kwacha) | 35,979 Kwacha | + 2612% | |
Transportation | + 420% | |||
Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 420% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Shiraz | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,739,740,000 (71,753,359 Kwacha) | 6,000,000 Kwacha | + 1096% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 72,110 (2,974 Kwacha) | 828 Kwacha | + 259% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 4,000,000 (164,975 Kwacha) | 26,863 Kwacha | + 514% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 824% | |||
Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 824% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Shiraz | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (123,731 Kwacha) | 2,201 Kwacha | + 5522% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (164,975 Kwacha) | 3,000 Kwacha | + 5399% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 2,497,810 (103,019 Kwacha) | 2,900 Kwacha | + 3452% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 208,239 (8,589 Kwacha) | 1,779 Kwacha | + 383% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 235,392 (9,708 Kwacha) | 2,250 Kwacha | + 331% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 272,390 (11,234 Kwacha) | 1,265 Kwacha | + 788% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 142,786 (5,889 Kwacha) | 1,207 Kwacha | + 388% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 1,500,000 (61,866 Kwacha) | 6,411 Kwacha | + 865% | |
Entertainment | + 281% | |||
Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 281% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Shiraz | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 2,000,000 (82,487 Kwacha) | 14,405 Kwacha | + 473% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,200,000 (49,492 Kwacha) | 5,000 Kwacha | + 890% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 3,000,000 (123,731 Kwacha) | 26,199 Kwacha | + 372% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,941 Kwacha | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 298,023 (12,292 Kwacha) | 1,290 Kwacha | + 853% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,010 Kwacha | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 72,064,000 (2,972,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 24,670 (1,017 Kwacha) | 81 Kwacha | + 1163% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 2,902,520 (119,711 Kwacha) | 16,000 Kwacha | + 648% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 763,040 (31,471 Kwacha) | 1,589 Kwacha | + 1881% | |
TOTAL | + 482% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 07, 2024.
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