- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (8,310 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (4,582 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.97 (2,125 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (721 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 (1,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.20 (3,011 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (5,297 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.38 (1,706 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (1,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (2,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (11,173 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (1,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.75 (1,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,079 (772,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $820 (587,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (145,614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $784 (561,705 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $591 (423,617 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (88,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $29 (20,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $340 (243,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (107,438 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (6,703 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (6,310 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (24,547 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (26,024 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (62,501 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (66,371 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 | $18,487 (13,241,027 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (22,602 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (5,283 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $53 (37,742 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (3,757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.21 (1,579 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.88 (2,059 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.57 (1,840 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (1,114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (9,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (24,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (13,132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $41 (29,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (45,295 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.43 (3,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.36 (2,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.72 (2,663 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (19,374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,965,595 Kwacha
($5,537)
in Erie, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,290,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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