- 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 (7,748 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (5,957 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 kr (3,514 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (880 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (2,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (3,068 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 514% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (4,395 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (2,030 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (1,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (1,398 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (7,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (1,610 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (1,226 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 (800,227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,357 kr (610,091 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (104,320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,517 kr (540,395 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,625 kr (383,528 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 397 kr (32,880 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 kr (13,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (457,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (88,454 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (6,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (18,658 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (76,772 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 312 kr (25,893 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (82,884 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (91,218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 210,700 kr (17,472,305 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 457 kr (37,909 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (18,259 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 (3,630 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (4,146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (23,495 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (2,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (2,591 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kr (1,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (2,075 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kr (1,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (25,914 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (33,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (19,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (45,046 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 767 kr (63,576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (9,951 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (3,151 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (5,888 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 (38,671 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (4,837 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 70 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
82.925
MWK
/
SEK
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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 4,296,693 Kwacha
(51,814 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,360,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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