In Mzimba, Malawi, a single person typically needs around $574 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1379 monthly.
Mzimba is 38% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Mzimba is 77% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Mzimba is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Mzimba is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expenses in Mzimba is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact monthly budgets.
Food costs are 32% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 9% lower than the European benchmark, offering reasonable options for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.54 $ |
| Dinner | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.91 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.41 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.02 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.98 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 39 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 60 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 222 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 388 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,565 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 544 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.67% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.41 $ |
| Haircut | 3.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 359 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,875 $ |