Cost of living in Anyang, China (China) is about the same as in Blantyre (Malawi)
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Anyang, China (China) is 74% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Anyang, China | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19元 (4,540 Kwacha) | 5,357 Kwacha | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22元 (5,204 Kwacha) | 3,743 Kwacha | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (4,537 Kwacha) | 2,089 Kwacha | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (3,338 Kwacha) | 781 Kwacha | + 327% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00元 (1,442 Kwacha) | 1,146 Kwacha | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (1,442 Kwacha) | 727 Kwacha | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30元 (7,212 Kwacha) | 4,071 Kwacha | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (2,401 Kwacha) | 1,623 Kwacha | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00元 (962 Kwacha) | 504 Kwacha | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.00元 (481 Kwacha) | 549 Kwacha | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30元 (7,212 Kwacha) | 7,116 Kwacha | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (1,683 Kwacha) | 1,260 Kwacha | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (2,434 Kwacha) | 416 Kwacha | + 485% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Anyang, China (China) is about the same as in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Anyang, China | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 576,009 Kwacha | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 263,301 Kwacha | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 54,127 Kwacha | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 350,000 Kwacha | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 20,000 Kwacha | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (24,039 Kwacha) | 43,103 Kwacha | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 305,436 Kwacha | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 141,996 Kwacha | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 6,543 Kwacha | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Anyang, China (China) is 8% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 160元 (38,463 Kwacha) | 21,237 Kwacha | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 9,500 Kwacha | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180元 (43,270 Kwacha) | 37,924 Kwacha | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 240元 (57,694 Kwacha) | 35,979 Kwacha | + 60% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Anyang, China (China) is 12% cheaper than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Anyang, China | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,000,000 Kwacha | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 828 Kwacha | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (14,423 Kwacha) | 26,863 Kwacha | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Anyang, China (China) is 8% more expensive than in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Anyang, China | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15元 (3,606 Kwacha) | 2,201 Kwacha | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,000 Kwacha | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,900 Kwacha | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (2,404 Kwacha) | 1,779 Kwacha | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10元 (2,404 Kwacha) | 2,250 Kwacha | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (1,923 Kwacha) | 1,265 Kwacha | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00元 (962 Kwacha) | 1,207 Kwacha | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6,411 Kwacha | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Anyang, China (China) is about the same as in Blantyre (Malawi) | ||||
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Anyang, China | Blantyre | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 14,405 Kwacha | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,000 Kwacha | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80元 (19,231 Kwacha) | 26,199 Kwacha | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,941 Kwacha | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00元 (1,202 Kwacha) | 1,290 Kwacha | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,010 Kwacha | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 81 Kwacha | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 16,000 Kwacha | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,589 Kwacha | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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