- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Arusha
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arusha, Tanzania compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arusha (Tanzania) is 31% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,858 Shilling (4,639 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,489 Shilling (4,211 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,954 Shilling (2,484 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,870 Shilling (896 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,141 Shilling (981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,081 Shilling (962 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,300 Shilling (4,153 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,103 Shilling (1,281 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,300 Shilling (718 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,238 Shilling (699 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,573 Shilling (6,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,900 Shilling (905 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,700 Shilling (531 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 (483,740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 938,550 Shilling (293,041 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131,603 Shilling (41,090 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 671,502 Shilling (209,661 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,000 Shilling (171,725 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 162,500 Shilling (50,737 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80,504 Shilling (25,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,584,760 Shilling (494,806 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362,959 Shilling (113,326 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,402 Shilling (8,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32,500 Shilling (10,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 137,500 Shilling (42,931 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 94,000 Shilling (29,349 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85,000 Shilling (26,539 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000 Shilling (43,712 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 (679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,000 Shilling (30,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,193 Shilling (9,739 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 (2,493 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,500 Shilling (2,654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,949 Shilling (7,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23,833 Shilling (7,441 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,008 Shilling (2,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,126 Shilling (2,537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,028 Shilling (945 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,675 Shilling (835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,333 Shilling (4,163 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,582 Shilling (9,861 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,585 Shilling (5,491 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,333 Shilling (10,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156,524 Shilling (48,871 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,333 Shilling (9,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,332 Shilling (1,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,793 Shilling (872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 900,000 Shilling (281,005 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 180 Shilling (56 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 143,333 Shilling (44,753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,250 Shilling (1,327 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
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Cost of living in Arusha (Tanzania) is 31% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,967,736 Kwacha
(6,302,248 Shilling)
in Arusha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,500,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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