Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Zomba or in Amritsar? You can help!
Improve the prices for Zomba! Improve the prices for Amritsar!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by 7 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Amritsar | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨335 (6,951 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨327 (6,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨90 (1,867 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (913 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨54 (1,116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨242 (5,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨78 (1,619 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨133 (2,769 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨934 (19,395 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨79 (1,642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (559 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 37% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Amritsar | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,749 (389,374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨9,000 (186,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,836 (79,669 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,203 (440,336 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨25,000 (519,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,260 (26,169 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨42,183 (876,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (166,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (4,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (10,384 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Amritsar | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,408 (50,006 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,784 (57,827 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,826 (100,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,476 (92,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Amritsar | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨606,097 (12,587,125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨81 (1,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,965 (40,805 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Amritsar | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (11,318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (31,151 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨248 (5,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 (4,227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (4,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (1,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨148 (3,083 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Amritsar | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,091 (22,647 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨439 (9,109 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 | ₨2,235 (46,406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨324 (6,732 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨197 (4,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨138 (2,874 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,986 (747,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,700 (35,300 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨262 (5,450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
20.768
MWK
/
INR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 17% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 95% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 48% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche is 70% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 216% more expensive than in Guayaquil
- Cost of living in Tallinn is 29% cheaper than in Helsinki
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,160,000 Kwacha in Zomba you would need to make just about 1,142,290 Kwacha (₨55,004) in Amritsar.
Do you live in Zomba? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amman (Jordan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chipata (Zambia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bagamoyo (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Masvingo (Zimbabwe)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kadoma (Zimbabwe)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sofia (Bulgaria)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of tomatoes in London costs £2.29 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Hyderabad, India costs ₨65 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic dinner out in neighborhood pub, dinner for two in Sydney costs AU$100 (about 6 hours ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Dublin costs €4.00 (about 6 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Rio de Janeiro costs R$ 25,800 (about 7 hours ago)
- Public transport in Arequipa costs S/. 75 (about 7 hours ago)