- Cost of Living
- India
- Malawi
- Ahmednagar
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ahmednagar, India compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Ahmednagar (India) is 9% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨100 (1,081 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨300 (3,242 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (1,081 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (432 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨54 (583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (308 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨130 (1,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨180 (1,945 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ahmednagar (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,607 (136,217 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (108,051 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (21,610 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨5,046 (54,517 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨4,000 (43,221 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨500 (5,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨200 (2,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨30,000 (324,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,000 (108,051 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨90 (972 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ahmednagar (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,000 (10,805 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,500 (16,208 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (16,208 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,500 (16,208 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Ahmednagar (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,000,000 (10,805,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (5,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ahmednagar (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨300 (3,242 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (5,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (2,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨125 (1,351 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (1,081 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (540 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ahmednagar (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨250 (2,701 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨250 (2,701 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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 | ₨500 (5,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨100 (1,081 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2016.
Exchange rate:
10.805
MWK
/
INR
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Cost of living in Ahmednagar (India) is 9% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
409,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 371,026 Kwacha
(₨34,338)
in Ahmednagar.
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