- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Arusha
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arusha, Tanzania compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arusha (Tanzania) is 34% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,858 Shilling (4,674 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,489 Shilling (4,243 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,954 Shilling (2,502 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,870 Shilling (903 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,141 Shilling (988 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,081 Shilling (969 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,300 Shilling (4,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,103 Shilling (1,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,300 Shilling (724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,238 Shilling (704 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,573 Shilling (6,472 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,900 Shilling (912 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,700 Shilling (535 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,549,320 Shilling (487,373 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 938,550 Shilling (295,242 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131,603 Shilling (41,399 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 671,502 Shilling (211,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,000 Shilling (173,015 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 162,500 Shilling (51,118 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80,504 Shilling (25,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,584,760 Shilling (498,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362,959 Shilling (114,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,402 Shilling (8,305 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32,500 Shilling (10,224 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 137,500 Shilling (43,254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 94,000 Shilling (29,570 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85,000 Shilling (26,739 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000 Shilling (44,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,175 Shilling (684 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,000 Shilling (31,143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,193 Shilling (9,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,984 Shilling (2,512 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,500 Shilling (2,674 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,949 Shilling (7,848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23,833 Shilling (7,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,008 Shilling (2,204 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,126 Shilling (2,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,028 Shilling (953 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,675 Shilling (841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,333 Shilling (4,194 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,582 Shilling (9,935 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,585 Shilling (5,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,333 Shilling (10,486 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156,524 Shilling (49,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,333 Shilling (9,227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,332 Shilling (1,048 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,793 Shilling (878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 900,000 Shilling (283,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (57 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143,333 Shilling (45,089 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,250 Shilling (1,337 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
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TZS
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Cost of living in Arusha (Tanzania) is 34% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,072,258 Kwacha
(6,587,541 Shilling)
in Arusha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,550,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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