Cost of living in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 343 (6,461 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 279 (5,247 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 195 (3,676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 62 (1,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 116 (2,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 110 (2,066 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 415 (7,806 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 92 (1,740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 28 (534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (1,186 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 571 (10,751 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 132 (2,489 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (725 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 19% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kazan' | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 56,542 (1,063,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 31,421 (591,233 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,930 (130,409 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 33,433 (629,106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 20,959 (394,380 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,500 (84,674 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 572 (10,756 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,304 (419,694 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,185 (210,469 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 475 (8,947 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,256 (23,632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,158 (115,870 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,881 (54,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,247 (117,555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,372 (157,536 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kazan' | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,064,810 (38,852,985 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 49 (915 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,289 (43,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 450 (8,466 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 319 (6,000 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 428 (8,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 840 (15,800 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 246 (4,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 211 (3,969 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 217 (4,083 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 85 (1,596 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 108 (2,035 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 647 (12,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kazan' (Russia) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kazan' | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,534 (28,863 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 461 (8,676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,675 (31,525 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,102 (77,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 451 (8,486 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (3,721 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 211 (3,970 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,251 (663,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.37 (63 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,915 (73,662 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 139 (2,616 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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