- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kalamata, Greece compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Kalamata (Greece) is 50% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (9,532 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 377% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.73 (3,283 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.14 (1,882 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (1,130 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (2,637 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.16 (1,018 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 104% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (2,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (1,494 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (10,597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (1,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kalamata (Greece) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €248 (218,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €260 (228,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (120,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €403 (353,962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €186 (163,466 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (122,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (17,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €457 (401,608 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (70,317 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (8,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kalamata (Greece) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (62,925 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (20,725 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (69,696 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (52,738 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kalamata (Greece) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,261 (18,687,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (1,378 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (18,452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kalamata (Greece) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €1.49 (1,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (5,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (35,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.93 (2,573 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.94 (4,344 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (2,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.03 (2,662 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (1,318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (9,335 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kalamata (Greece) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (18,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (13,175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €13 (11,426 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (40,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (7,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.41 (2,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.54 (3,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (39,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.67 (3,229 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kalamata (Greece) is 50% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 999,079 Kwacha
(€1,137)
in Kalamata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
664,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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