- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Flint, Michigan
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (9,035 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,831 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (2,431 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (508 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (2,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.71 (1,941 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.04 (3,608 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.84 (2,037 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.26 (899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (1,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (9,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (1,228 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.36 (973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $945 (677,125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $710 (508,414 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $237 (169,591 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $648 (464,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $358 (256,441 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $138 (99,132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (28,348 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (254,323 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (105,331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (6,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (9,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (24,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (19,231 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (42,021 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (54,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,298 (13,825,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (48,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (12,739 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (5,453 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (12,360 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (30,012 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (4,992 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.26 (1,618 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.39 (2,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.38 (987 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (5,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (23,858 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (16,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (124,259 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (43,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (4,969 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (2,949 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.51 (1,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $24 (17,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (297 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (30,877 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (4,466 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 519 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,295,241 Kwacha
($4,600)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,940,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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