Cost of living in Valletta (Malta) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Valletta (Malta) is 10% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Valletta | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (35,381 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (16,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (10,254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (2,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (5,838 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.16 (5,924 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (11,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (5,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.62 (4,915 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (3,364 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (16,043 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (3,384 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (3,094 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 247% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,480 (2,773,393 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (2,510,862 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (172,101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,157 (2,168,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (1,415,011 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (112,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (81,338 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (709,101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (200,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (12,783 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (18,527 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (186,756 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (88,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €114 (212,824 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (267,210 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,708 (38,806,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (2,588 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (52,507 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (54,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (10,939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (32,614 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (31,757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (12,082 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (6,288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (7,633 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (3,829 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (4,182 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (23,242 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Valletta (Malta) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (86,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (40,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (115,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (143,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (15,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (5,181 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 (6,042 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €654 (1,224,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (504 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (121,730 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (9,740 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 67 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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