- Cost of Living
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- Krasnodar
- Zomba
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Cost of living in Krasnodar, Russia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Krasnodar (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 305 (3,515 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (2,660 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 110 (1,271 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 51 (590 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 72 (833 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 69 (792 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 185 (2,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 52 (595 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (432 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 47 (542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 427 (4,912 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 69 (793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 22 (257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Krasnodar (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,794 (446,798 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 31,679 (364,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,163 (47,947 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 24,453 (281,627 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 17,000 (195,792 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 2,484 (28,609 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 526 (6,059 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 23,333 (268,734 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,643 (41,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 266 (3,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 189 (2,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Krasnodar (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,788 (43,621 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,284 (26,304 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,975 (45,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,618 (53,189 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Krasnodar (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 776,891 (8,947,599 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 35 (405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,083 (12,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 304 (3,496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Krasnodar (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 220 (2,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 470 (5,413 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,400 (16,124 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 155 (1,785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 128 (1,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 209 (2,411 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 48 (554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 68 (782 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 379 (4,368 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Krasnodar (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,089 (12,539 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 475 (5,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,684 (19,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,648 (30,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 301 (3,464 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 110 (1,267 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 98 (1,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 27,000 (310,964 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.79 (32 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,726 (31,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 73 (835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
11.517
MWK
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Krasnodar (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,312,038 Kwacha
(руб 113,920)
in Krasnodar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,220,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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