- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Malawi
- Orenburg
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Orenburg, Russia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 256 (3,151 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 276 (3,401 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (1,221 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 34 (424 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 63 (779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (1,294 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 166 (2,046 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (496 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (526 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 305 (3,763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 99 (1,226 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (233 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 28,543 (351,866 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,426 (251,806 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 12,472 (153,754 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,612 (241,771 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,447 (190,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,928 (85,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 407 (5,016 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,000 (258,880 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,333 (41,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,233 (39,861 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,768 (21,793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (36,983 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,172 (76,084 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 (10,705,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (416 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 199 (2,447 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 (5,002 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (3,839 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 557 (6,868 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 204 (2,515 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 240 (2,959 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (1,849 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (627 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (1,699 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 418 (5,150 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,064 (13,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 441 (5,434 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,855 (47,522 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,407 (41,998 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 135 (1,664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 97 (1,198 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (2,525 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,621 (32,315 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Orenburg (Russia) is 13% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,118,540 Kwacha
(руб 90,735)
in Orenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
994,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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