- Cost of Living
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- Flint, Michigan
- Zomba
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 75% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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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