- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Malawi
- Orenburg
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Orenburg, Russia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Orenburg (Russia) is 8% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 256 (2,930 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 276 (3,164 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 99 (1,135 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 34 (395 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 63 (725 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 105 (1,204 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 166 (1,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 68 (782 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 40 (462 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 43 (489 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 305 (3,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 99 (1,141 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 19 (217 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 (327,267 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 20,426 (234,203 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 12,472 (143,005 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 17,982 (206,179 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 15,447 (177,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,928 (79,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 407 (4,665 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 21,000 (240,782 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,333 (38,219 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 (37,074 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 1,768 (20,269 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,000 (34,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,172 (70,765 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 (9,957,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 34 (387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 224 (2,570 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 (4,653 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 311 (3,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 557 (6,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 204 (2,339 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 240 (2,752 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 150 (1,720 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 51 (583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (1,580 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 418 (4,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Orenburg (Russia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,064 (12,203 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 441 (5,054 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,855 (44,200 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,407 (39,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 135 (1,548 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 97 (1,114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 205 (2,349 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,621 (30,056 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 80 (917 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
11.466
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 1,105,983 Kwacha
(руб 96,459)
in Orenburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,020,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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