- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Malawi
- Nicosia
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 102% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (11,195 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 460% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (5,040 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (4,999 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (1,225 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (3,079 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (1,553 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (7,314 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (1,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (754 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (1,063 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (6,285 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.27 (1,896 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (1,237 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €521 (434,504 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €389 (323,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 (85,975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €424 (353,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €313 (260,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (77,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (22,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (336,524 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (107,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (5,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.51 (4,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (74,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (31,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (66,866 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (66,654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,080 (16,740,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (1,008 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (32,067 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (10,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.39 (4,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (17,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (38,743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.45 (3,714 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (2,594 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (3,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (1,729 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (2,153 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (10,181 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (25,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (13,346 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €27 (22,271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (41,696 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (6,634 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (3,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 (3,442 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €138 (114,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (52 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (43,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (3,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 102% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,560,766 Kwacha
(€3,072)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,270,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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