- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malawi
- Berlin
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (5,140 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (3,426 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.70 (3,173 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (642 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (2,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (2,321 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 364% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (1,713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (1,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (1,462 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (5,738 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (1,307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (428,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €968 (829,231 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (137,384 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €807 (690,884 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €567 (485,613 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (94,577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (25,698 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (337,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (85,673 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.16 (4,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (11,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (73,553 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (31,449 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (74,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (119,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,784 (15,233,916 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (1,114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (75,810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (16,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (5,278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (5,573 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (52,146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (2,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.83 (1,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (1,669 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (1,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (988 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (15,545 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (22,436 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (16,675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €137 (117,132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (35,978 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (6,566 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (2,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (2,570 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €541 (463,312 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (39,547 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (3,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,794 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,891,738 Kwacha
(€2,208)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,280,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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