- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Malawi
- Umeå
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 kr (8,306 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (6,310 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 kr (3,913 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (925 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (3,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (3,508 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 602% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (4,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (2,389 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (1,336 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (1,529 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (7,823 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (1,703 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (1,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,813 kr (882,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,417 kr (667,150 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 kr (142,049 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,535 kr (587,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,790 kr (430,872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 501 kr (45,078 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 kr (15,742 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (495,930 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (98,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (7,673 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (26,986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (83,278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350 kr (31,454 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (98,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (98,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 210,936 kr (18,974,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 479 kr (43,073 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (23,413 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (3,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (4,498 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (22,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (2,699 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (3,173 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (2,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 kr (900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr (25,487 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (41,978 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (21,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (48,864 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 809 kr (72,741 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (11,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (6,393 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (43 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 489 kr (44,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (5,347 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 85 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 97% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 5,681,749 Kwacha
(63,164 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,890,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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