- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malawi
- Berlin
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Berlin (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (5,207 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 160% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (3,472 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (3,169 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (651 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.67 (3,189 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (2,114 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 323% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (1,736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 (2,217 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (1,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (608 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (5,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.45 (1,261 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (433,939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €952 (826,006 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (172,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €810 (702,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €626 (543,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (107,545 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (26,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €333 (288,653 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (85,057 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.53 (4,798 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (10,931 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (71,256 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (31,814 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (74,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (127,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,863 (17,239,027 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (1,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (76,807 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (16,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.57 (4,837 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (5,647 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (59,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (2,827 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.97 (1,714 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (2,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (1,283 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (1,143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (14,485 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (22,573 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (16,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (110,434 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (36,451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (6,781 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (2,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (2,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (388,484 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (38,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (3,905 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,960,995 Kwacha
(€2,260)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,350,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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