- Cost of Living
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Malawi
- Mostar
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6.00KM (2,690 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6KM (2,741 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.47KM (2,004 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.67KM (750 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.80KM (1,704 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00KM (897 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7KM (2,944 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17KM (973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36KM (1,507 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.75KM (785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11KM (4,870 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.72KM (1,218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37KM (614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 572KM (256,485 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 383KM (171,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 185KM (82,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 313KM (140,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250KM (112,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93KM (41,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30KM (13,345 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 811KM (363,787 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154KM (69,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12KM (5,577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7KM (3,083 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 135KM (60,535 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50KM (22,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120KM (53,809 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128KM (57,172 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 28,700KM (12,869,302 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.20KM (986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50KM (22,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11KM (5,063 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11KM (4,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12KM (5,210 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41KM (18,310 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.22KM (2,341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.97KM (2,678 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.53KM (2,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.88KM (841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.56KM (1,598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8KM (3,739 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26KM (11,808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23KM (10,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26KM (11,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30KM (13,452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6KM (2,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.11KM (946 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.71KM (1,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.19KM (85 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47KM (20,927 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.00KM (1,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
448.408
MWK
/
BAM
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Cost of living in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 868,627 Kwacha
(1,937KM)
in Mostar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
787,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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