- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (10,745 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 437% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (5,416 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (3,155 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (685 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.05 (2,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (2,465 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.32 (3,811 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (2,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (1,329 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (1,361 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (10,387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 (1,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.69 (1,212 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 (1,790,825 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,665 (1,192,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (173,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,445 (1,035,097 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,050 (751,824 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (79,694 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $63 (45,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 (220,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (83,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (8,587 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (14,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (32,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (30,917 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (62,947 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (68,892 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 (14,323,018 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (446 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (48,710 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (11,365 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 (4,878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (24,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (89,616 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.83 (4,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (2,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.30 (2,363 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (3,046 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (1,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (13,382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (29,768 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (17,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $116 (82,933 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (63,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (7,839 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (2,607 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (2,865 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $447 (320,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (86 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (26,024 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,014 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 611 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 10,575,014 Kwacha
($14,763)
in Baltimore, Maryland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,560,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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