- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (10,736 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 437% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (5,539 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.89 (3,502 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (692 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (2,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.32 (2,375 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 375% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.21 (3,728 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (2,448 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (1,380 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (1,360 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (10,378 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (1,530 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (1,458 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,500 (1,789,250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,665 (1,191,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $244 (174,602 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,445 (1,034,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,050 (751,163 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (83,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (43,256 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $326 (233,023 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (82,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (8,974 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (14,988 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (32,207 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (30,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (53,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (67,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,995 (14,310,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (441 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (48,668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (11,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,774 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (28,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (88,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.83 (4,171 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.34 (2,387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.40 (2,435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (3,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (1,122 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (12,944 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (30,059 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (17,535 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $128 (91,627 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (75,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (7,832 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (2,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (2,863 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $140 (100,214 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (86 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (26,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,010 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 520 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 10,601,483 Kwacha
($14,813)
in Baltimore, Maryland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,450,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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