- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Flint, Michigan
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (10,111 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 406% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (5,044 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (2,561 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (537 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (2,065 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (2,407 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (2,812 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (1,929 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (1,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (1,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (8,326 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (1,335 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (921 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,021 (728,082 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (552,850 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (176,869 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $738 (526,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $461 (328,607 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (101,085 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (30,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (253,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (70,247 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (6,614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (9,129 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (25,425 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (22,518 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (42,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (53,906 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 | $19,296 (13,765,766 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 (48,872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (13,231 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) | $7 (5,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (12,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (29,886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (4,684 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.25 (1,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.59 (2,560 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.39 (993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (787 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (5,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (24,874 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (13,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (98,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (42,851 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (4,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (2,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.51 (1,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (307,963 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (294 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (26,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (4,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
USD
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 4,071,453 Kwacha
($5,707)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,320,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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