Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Calama | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$11,975 (21,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,699 (11,946 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,833 (3,269 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$928 (1,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,560 (4,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,297 (2,313 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,355 (9,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,621 (2,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,022 (1,822 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$691 (1,232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$8,007 (14,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,546 (2,757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$552 (985 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 10% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Calama | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$799,919 (1,426,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$600,284 (1,070,484 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$129,088 (230,202 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$569,669 (1,015,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$526,588 (939,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$69,496 (123,932 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,445 (34,676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$238,674 (425,626 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,838 (13,977 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (17,833 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$26,347 (46,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Calama | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,633,800 (20,746,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,094 (1,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,593 (63,473 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Calama | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (4,458 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$1,910 (3,406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (2,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,722 (3,071 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (8,916 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$5,559 (9,913 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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (5,796 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
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