Cost of living in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 lei (20,808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (10,820 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (5,520 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 lei (3,309 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (5,778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 lei (5,014 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (7,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 lei (3,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.21 lei (1,586 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.24 lei (1,598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37 lei (13,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (3,619 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17 lei (1,571 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 76% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,936 lei (1,106,880 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,118 lei (798,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 710 lei (267,585 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,328 lei (877,675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (543,775 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 526 lei (198,330 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (17,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,677 lei (632,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 367 lei (138,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 lei (18,685 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 lei (10,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 lei (112,131 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 169 lei (63,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (122,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (149,577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Constanţa (Romania) 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 | 7 lei (2,735 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (24,818 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 54 lei (20,307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (9,789 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (8,502 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 232 lei (87,457 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28 lei (10,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 lei (7,795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29 lei (10,750 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (2,785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (4,943 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39 lei (14,569 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Constanţa (Romania) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 lei (38,961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 59 lei (22,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 lei (49,268 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 216 lei (81,270 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (12,409 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18 lei (6,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (3,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,361 lei (890,031 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 226 lei (85,095 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 lei (9,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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