- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (9,812 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,980 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.79 (1,997 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (718 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (1,817 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.32 (3,809 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 662% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (4,450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (2,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (1,051 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (2,018 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (9,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (1,228 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.79 (1,281 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,124 (804,854 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $792 (567,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (141,360 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $713 (510,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (402,964 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $128 (91,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (25,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $371 (266,014 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (94,639 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (5,810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (6,732 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $32 (22,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (24,964 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (65,480 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (60,876 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,480 (13,235,191 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (25,680 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 (24,894 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.70 (4,080 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (42,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (3,848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (1,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.93 (2,099 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (1,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.48 (1,059 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (8,992 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (24,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (13,697 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (77,730 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (46,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (4,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.70 (2,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.59 (2,568 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.08 (776 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (19,628 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,298 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 4,781,255 Kwacha
($6,676)
in Erie, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,570,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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