Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Huntsville, Alabama | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (27,116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (16,078 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.10 (5,374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (1,389 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.92 (6,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (7,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.00 (8,671 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (5,392 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (3,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (5,705 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (31,680 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.08 (3,602 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.77 (3,073 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 244% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,110 (3,657,493 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,256 (2,177,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (295,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,352 (2,343,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $985 (1,708,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (157,035 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (70,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $210 (364,551 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (202,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (14,218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (32,870 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $32 (55,203 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $32 (54,973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (116,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (196,124 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,945 (36,311,754 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (1,502 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (54,451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (49,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.57 (9,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (35,666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (143,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.05 (8,754 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (5,033 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.14 (7,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (6,210 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (3,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (28,597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (65,796 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (36,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (196,644 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (107,895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (16,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (7,668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.35 (7,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $423 (732,622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (460 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (88,330 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (10,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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