- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Malawi
- Caguas
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caguas, Puerto Rico compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is 53% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (6,446 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,748 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.06 (2,188 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.38 (1,701 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.87 (2,058 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (1,432 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (4,297 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (2,149 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (1,074 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (14,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.09 (778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (1,433 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,049 (751,337 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,055 (755,885 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (108,329 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,753 (1,255,778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $800 (572,960 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (71,620 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (35,810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (572,960 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $250 (179,050 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.00 (3,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (6,254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $22 (15,898 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (26,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (68,090 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (53,715 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $37,624 (26,946,452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (461 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (27,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (7,704 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $50 (35,810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $61 (43,833 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.00 (3,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (2,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (2,149 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (2,149 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (1,432 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (7,162 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (35,709 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (9,858 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (64,762 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (48,973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (5,377 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (5,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.84 (2,753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (39,340 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (5,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
USD
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Cost of living in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is 53% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,658,858 Kwacha
($5,109)
in Caguas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,390,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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