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Cost of living in Poltava, Ukraine compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Poltava (Ukraine) is 3% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81₴ (2,181 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67₴ (1,807 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33₴ (884 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16₴ (426 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 23₴ (626 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43₴ (1,150 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80₴ (2,165 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23₴ (618 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7₴ (177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13₴ (361 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128₴ (3,465 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20₴ (541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15₴ (406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,112₴ (138,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500₴ (94,699 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 562₴ (15,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,162₴ (329,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000₴ (81,171 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 497₴ (13,446 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 126₴ (3,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800₴ (21,646 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 600₴ (16,234 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,998₴ (162,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500₴ (13,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18₴ (487 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250₴ (6,764 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15₴ (406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10₴ (271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Poltava (Ukraine) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100₴ (2,706 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500₴ (13,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50₴ (1,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15₴ (406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20₴ (541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50₴ (14 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300₴ (8,117 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25₴ (676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.057
MWK
/
UAH
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Cost of living in Poltava (Ukraine) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
441,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 426,458 Kwacha
(15,762₴)
in Poltava.
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