- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Malawi
- Arusha
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arusha, Tanzania compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arusha (Tanzania) is 38% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,298 Shilling (5,228 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,489 Shilling (4,327 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,663 Shilling (2,458 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,870 Shilling (921 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,780 Shilling (892 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,081 Shilling (988 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,388 Shilling (4,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,103 Shilling (1,316 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,300 Shilling (738 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,379 Shilling (763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,616 Shilling (8,859 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,996 Shilling (961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,840 Shilling (590 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 (572,351 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 938,550 Shilling (301,085 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 148,980 Shilling (47,792 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 602,002 Shilling (193,121 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,000 Shilling (176,439 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 162,500 Shilling (52,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72,957 Shilling (23,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858,020 Shilling (596,049 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362,959 Shilling (116,436 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,160 Shilling (4,543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32,500 Shilling (10,426 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 137,500 Shilling (44,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 94,000 Shilling (30,155 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85,000 Shilling (27,268 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000 Shilling (44,912 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 (698 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,000 Shilling (31,759 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,193 Shilling (10,007 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 (2,561 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,500 Shilling (2,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,949 Shilling (8,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23,833 Shilling (7,646 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,008 Shilling (2,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,126 Shilling (2,607 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,028 Shilling (971 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,675 Shilling (858 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,333 Shilling (4,277 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,582 Shilling (10,131 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,585 Shilling (5,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,333 Shilling (10,693 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156,524 Shilling (50,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,333 Shilling (9,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,332 Shilling (1,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,793 Shilling (896 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 400,000 Shilling (128,319 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 (44,912 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,250 Shilling (1,363 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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 July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arusha (Tanzania) is 38% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,155,268 Kwacha
(6,718,463 Shilling)
in Arusha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,560,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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