- 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 | 16,238 Shilling (5,201 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,489 Shilling (4,321 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,954 Shilling (2,548 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,870 Shilling (919 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,780 Shilling (890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,081 Shilling (987 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,300 Shilling (4,260 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,103 Shilling (1,314 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,300 Shilling (737 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,298 Shilling (736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,977 Shilling (7,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,996 Shilling (960 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,700 Shilling (545 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,377,100 Shilling (441,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 938,550 Shilling (300,638 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 148,980 Shilling (47,722 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 671,502 Shilling (215,097 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,000 Shilling (176,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 162,500 Shilling (52,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72,957 Shilling (23,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858,020 Shilling (595,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362,959 Shilling (116,264 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,160 Shilling (4,536 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32,500 Shilling (10,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 137,500 Shilling (44,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 94,000 Shilling (30,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 85,000 Shilling (27,227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000 Shilling (44,845 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 (697 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,000 Shilling (31,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,193 Shilling (9,992 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 (2,557 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,500 Shilling (2,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,949 Shilling (7,992 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23,833 Shilling (7,634 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,008 Shilling (2,245 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,126 Shilling (2,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,028 Shilling (970 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,675 Shilling (857 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,333 Shilling (4,271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Arusha (Tanzania) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,582 Shilling (10,116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 17,585 Shilling (5,633 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,333 Shilling (10,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156,524 Shilling (50,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,333 Shilling (9,396 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,332 Shilling (1,067 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,793 Shilling (895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 900,000 Shilling (288,290 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 (44,845 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,250 Shilling (1,361 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 102 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 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 1,953,922 Kwacha
(6,099,870 Shilling)
in Arusha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,420,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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