- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (10,650 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 433% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (5,061 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (3,631 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (660 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (2,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.04 (3,578 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 616% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (4,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (2,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (1,279 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (1,349 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (10,295 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (1,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (1,147 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 (1,775,000 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,665 (1,182,150 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (168,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,445 (1,025,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,050 (745,181 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (82,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (53,323 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (252,759 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (82,078 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (8,566 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (14,555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (31,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (30,644 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (65,320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (68,155 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 (14,196,450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (462 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (48,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (10,960 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 (4,994 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (22,247 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (70,211 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.57 (3,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (2,668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.34 (2,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.56 (2,527 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (1,101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (13,448 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (27,766 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (17,395 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (89,531 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (62,322 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (7,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (2,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (2,840 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (305,692 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (85 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (25,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (4,970 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 10,151,723 Kwacha
($14,298)
in Baltimore, Maryland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,150,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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