- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Arusha
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arusha, Tanzania compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arusha (Tanzania) is 39% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,298 Shilling (5,245 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,489 Shilling (4,341 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,663 Shilling (2,466 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,870 Shilling (924 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,780 Shilling (895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,081 Shilling (992 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,388 Shilling (4,952 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,103 Shilling (1,320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,300 Shilling (740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,379 Shilling (766 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,616 Shilling (8,887 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,996 Shilling (964 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,840 Shilling (592 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,784,150 Shilling (574,144 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 938,550 Shilling (302,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 148,980 Shilling (47,942 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 602,002 Shilling (193,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,000 Shilling (176,991 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 162,500 Shilling (52,293 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72,957 Shilling (23,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858,020 Shilling (597,916 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362,959 Shilling (116,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,160 Shilling (4,557 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32,500 Shilling (10,459 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 137,500 Shilling (44,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 94,000 Shilling (30,249 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85,000 Shilling (27,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000 Shilling (45,052 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 (700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,000 Shilling (31,858 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,193 Shilling (10,038 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 (2,569 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,500 Shilling (2,735 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,949 Shilling (8,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23,833 Shilling (7,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,008 Shilling (2,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,126 Shilling (2,615 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,028 Shilling (974 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,675 Shilling (861 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,333 Shilling (4,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,582 Shilling (10,163 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,585 Shilling (5,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,333 Shilling (10,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156,524 Shilling (50,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,333 Shilling (9,440 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,332 Shilling (1,072 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,793 Shilling (899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 400,000 Shilling (128,721 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (58 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,000 Shilling (45,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,250 Shilling (1,368 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arusha (Tanzania) is 39% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,606,992 Kwacha
(8,101,213 Shilling)
in Arusha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,875,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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