- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Malawi
- Umeå
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 kr (7,529 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (5,789 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 kr (3,415 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (855 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (2,539 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (2,982 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 496% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (4,271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (1,973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (1,154 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (1,359 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (7,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (1,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (1,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,650 kr (777,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,357 kr (592,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (101,381 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,517 kr (525,175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,625 kr (372,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 397 kr (31,954 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 kr (13,228 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (444,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (85,962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (5,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (18,133 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (74,610 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 312 kr (25,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (80,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (88,648 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (17,764,566 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,131 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 457 kr (36,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (17,745 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 (3,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (4,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (22,834 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (2,418 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (2,518 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kr (1,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (2,016 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kr (1,209 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (25,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (32,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (18,881 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (43,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 767 kr (61,785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (9,671 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (3,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (5,722 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 466 kr (37,582 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (4,701 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,956,997 Kwacha
(49,101 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,180,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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