- 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 | 91 kr (7,926 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (6,074 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (3,937 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (879 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (2,713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (3,698 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 640% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (4,497 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (2,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (1,212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (1,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (7,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (1,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (1,102 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 (855,694 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,468 kr (651,172 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 kr (137,698 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,535 kr (569,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,790 kr (417,674 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 501 kr (43,697 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 168 kr (14,614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (480,740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (95,917 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (7,438 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (26,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (80,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 413 kr (35,969 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (87,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (95,917 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 (18,393,079 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (1,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 479 kr (41,753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (22,696 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 (3,817 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (4,360 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 kr (26,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (2,616 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (3,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (1,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 kr (872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 kr (23,514 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (36,039 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 kr (20,337 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (47,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 809 kr (70,513 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (10,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (6,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,805 kr (157,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (42 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 489 kr (42,679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (5,183 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 64 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 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 5,263,310 Kwacha
(60,361 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,670,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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