- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Malawi
- Berlin
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Berlin, Germany compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (4,953 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.00 (3,302 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (3,170 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (619 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (2,459 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (2,242 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 348% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.00 (1,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.14 (1,764 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (1,314 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (578 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (5,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (1,262 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (412,711 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €935 (771,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (133,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €821 (677,804 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 (458,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (76,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (24,763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (324,882 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (82,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.90 (4,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (10,417 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (69,740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (31,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (69,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (115,450 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 (17,833,982 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (1,073 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (73,050 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (16,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (5,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (5,371 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (51,256 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.03 (2,505 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.83 (1,514 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.95 (1,609 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.15 (952 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (15,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (21,755 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (16,104 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (104,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (34,668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (6,149 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (2,442 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (2,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €157 (129,282 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (124 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (37,619 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.50 (3,714 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,832 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,703,774 Kwacha
(€2,064)
in Berlin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,160,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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