- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Malawi
- Orenburg
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Orenburg, Russia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 256 (2,858 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 276 (3,086 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (1,107 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 35 (396 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 63 (707 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (1,174 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 166 (1,856 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 305 (3,413 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 81 (910 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 26,816 (299,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,426 (228,425 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 12,472 (139,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,982 (201,093 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,447 (172,743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,928 (77,471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 410 (4,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,000 (234,842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,333 (37,276 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 250 (2,796 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,233 (36,160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,768 (19,769 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (33,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 4,801 (53,687 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 868,421 (9,711,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 33 (374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 920 (10,288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 211 (2,356 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 406 (4,538 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (3,483 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 557 (6,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 204 (2,281 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 240 (2,684 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (1,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (568 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (1,541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 379 (4,237 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,064 (11,902 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 440 (4,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,855 (43,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,407 (38,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 135 (1,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 100 (1,122 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (2,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,326 (26,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
11.183
MWK
/
RUB
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Cost of living in Orenburg (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,054,665 Kwacha
(руб 94,310)
in Orenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
975,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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