- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Malawi
- Orenburg
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Orenburg, Russia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 256 (3,251 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 276 (3,510 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (1,259 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 34 (438 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 63 (804 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (1,335 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 166 (2,111 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (867 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (512 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 305 (3,882 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 99 (1,265 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (241 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 (363,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,426 (259,811 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 12,472 (158,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 19,612 (249,457 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,447 (196,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,928 (88,116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 407 (5,175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 21,000 (267,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,333 (42,398 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 (41,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,768 (22,486 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (38,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,172 (78,503 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 910,623 (11,582,672 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (430 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 199 (2,525 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 (5,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (3,961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 557 (7,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 204 (2,595 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 240 (3,053 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (1,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (646 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (1,753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 418 (5,314 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,064 (13,537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 441 (5,607 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,855 (49,033 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,407 (43,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 135 (1,717 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 97 (1,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (2,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 5,990 (76,190 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,621 (33,343 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (1,018 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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 May 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
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RUB
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Cost of living in Orenburg (Russia) is 14% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,231,624 Kwacha
(руб 175,449)
in Orenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,953,125 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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