- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malawi
- Berlin
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (4,836 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (3,224 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (3,053 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (605 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (2,362 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (2,246 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (1,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (1,742 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (1,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (564 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (5,068 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (1,219 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (403,005 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €947 (763,530 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (127,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €843 (679,825 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 (448,271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (75,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (24,180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (306,361 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (80,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.97 (4,002 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (9,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (67,722 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (27,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (69,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (106,634 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,606 (17,414,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (1,048 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (71,332 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (15,767 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (4,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (5,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (48,757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.78 (2,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (1,820 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.89 (1,523 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.17 (944 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.29 (1,038 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (15,302 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (20,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (15,827 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €133 (107,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (33,852 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (6,137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.98 (2,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (2,418 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (121,829 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (121 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (37,258 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (3,627 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,655 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,728,805 Kwacha
(€3,386)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,875,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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