Cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Bismarck, North Dakota | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.94 (8,311 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (1,793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.27 (5,503 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (6,113 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (2,243 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.46 (7,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.76 (2,968 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (3,521 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 294% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,144 (1,926,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $344 (578,568 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (246,093 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (13,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (71,456 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (1,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (46,271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (14,624 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.25 (8,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (5,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (6,085 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (6,210 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (2,137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bismarck, North Dakota (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $34 (56,458 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (12,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
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