Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (27,548 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (18,343 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.44 (9,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (1,807 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.11 (8,866 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (7,675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.70 (9,884 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (6,632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (3,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (4,407 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (30,251 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.47 (4,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (3,831 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 329% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (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 | $1,894 (3,283,521 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,626 (2,819,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (426,489 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,379 (2,391,282 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $972 (1,685,409 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $231 (400,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (105,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $230 (399,575 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $191 (330,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (21,997 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (32,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (103,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $68 (117,439 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (171,860 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (191,716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (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 | $24,376 (42,259,317 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (1,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (90,701 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (35,501 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (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) | $7 (12,771 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (49,819 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (157,399 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (12,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (6,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.87 (10,180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.29 (5,707 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (3,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (38,229 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (76,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (48,746 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (347,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (123,107 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (20,648 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (11,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (10,163 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $484 (839,066 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (396 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (104,141 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (11,293 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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