- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malawi
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (7,153 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (5,538 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.03 (2,167 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (502 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (1,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (2,411 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 382% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.45 (3,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.77 (1,981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.88 (2,060 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (1,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (9,299 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.51 (1,079 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (1,617 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,613 (1,153,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,186 (848,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $108 (76,923 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $821 (587,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $658 (470,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $54 (38,462 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (40,872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $362 (258,915 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $215 (153,540 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (7,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (12,309 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (28,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (28,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (46,616 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (64,019 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,500 (16,094,250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (544 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (57,224 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (9,527 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (5,339 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (6,228 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $67 (48,224 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (4,784 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (2,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (3,141 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (2,901 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (1,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (10,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (30,915 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (11,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (120,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (28,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (6,026 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.89 (2,783 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (2,504 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $437 (312,632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (22,053 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 934 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
USD
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 5,054,006 Kwacha
($7,066)
in Salt Lake City, Utah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,180,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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