- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Cedar Falls, Iowa
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (7,153 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (4,411 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (2,561 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (573 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.85 (1,322 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.34 (2,387 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (4,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (2,361 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (988 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (8,103 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (1,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (1,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $844 (603,495 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $800 (572,593 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (141,895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $653 (467,011 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $517 (369,927 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (65,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (31,106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $404 (288,676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (85,425 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (10,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (10,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (27,541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (36,614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (54,601 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (66,093 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,129 (16,544,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (20,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (5,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.30 (3,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (4,292 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (74,452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (4,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.64 (1,172 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (3,839 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.08 (1,484 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (1,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (7,153 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (25,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (14,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $33 (23,399 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $49 (35,402 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (4,292 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.00 (1,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.11 (1,512 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (306,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (60 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (22,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,043 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
USD
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Cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,996,602 Kwacha
($4,189)
in Cedar Falls, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,910,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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