- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malawi
- Berlin
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (4,955 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (3,303 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (3,122 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (619 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (2,753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (1,997 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (1,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (2,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (1,132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (578 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (5,558 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (1,262 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (412,925 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €957 (790,504 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (181,577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €924 (763,356 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €664 (548,232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €189 (155,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (24,776 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €302 (249,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (78,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.69 (4,696 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (10,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (69,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (30,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (70,419 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (121,346 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,998 (15,689,513 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (1,074 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (73,088 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (16,209 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (4,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (5,644 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (65,024 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.10 (2,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (1,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (1,625 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (1,376 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (1,171 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (15,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (21,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (16,546 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (99,567 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (34,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (7,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (2,465 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (2,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €465 (383,654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (124 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (35,902 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (3,716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,196 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
EUR
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,865,084 Kwacha
(€2,258)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,300,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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