- Cost of Living
- Ethiopia
- Malawi
- Arba Minch'
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arba Minch', Ethiopia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is 86% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Birr (15,574 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 679% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,600 Kwacha | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 Birr (3,115 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 Birr (1,557 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 Birr (1,869 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28 Birr (872 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Birr (6,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Birr (3,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Birr (1,557 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 Birr (934 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 Birr (7,787 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 Birr (1,246 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 Birr (623 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,083 Birr (158,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Birr (15,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 500 Birr (15,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 30,000 Birr (934,457 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Birr (18,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500 Birr (15,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Birr (37,378 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Birr (1,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Birr (62,297 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Birr (6,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Birr (15,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
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Cost of living in Arba Minch' (Ethiopia) is 86% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 830,182 Kwacha
(26,652 Birr)
in Arba Minch'
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
447,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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