- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Flint, Michigan
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Flint, Michigan, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (9,891 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 395% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,902 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (2,376 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (544 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (2,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.14 (2,246 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 349% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.16 (2,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.70 (1,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (1,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (1,817 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (8,886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (1,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.29 (924 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $967 (692,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $712 (509,716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (181,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $669 (478,735 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $417 (298,665 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $142 (101,425 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (28,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (254,579 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (70,484 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (6,637 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (9,160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (25,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $29 (20,574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $59 (42,385 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (54,087 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 (13,813,795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (458 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (48,455 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (12,666 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 (5,448 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (12,350 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (29,986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (4,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.25 (1,611 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.39 (2,427 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.38 (986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.10 (790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (5,931 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Flint, Michigan (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (23,838 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (16,396 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (124,152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (42,995 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (4,965 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (2,946 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.51 (1,796 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $24 (17,339 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (296 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (30,851 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (4,462 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 488 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Flint, Michigan (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,657,204 Kwacha
($5,109)
in Flint, Michigan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,070,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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