- Cost of Living
- China
- Malawi
- Changchun
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 31% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元33 (3,597 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (3,219 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (1,150 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元19 (2,066 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 313% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (1,246 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (1,903 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (11,067 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (2,934 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (529 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.38 (595 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (16,426 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,080 (451,568 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (235,377 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (24,412 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (110,666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (88,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元800 (88,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (29,169 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (275,240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元33 (3,597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (5,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (16,567 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (22,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (33,037 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (16,600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元192,500 (21,303,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (2,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (6,640 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (3,455 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (2,179 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 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.) | 元48 (5,318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元46 (5,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14 (1,529 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (1,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (2,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (10,349 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元154 (17,015 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (22,133 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (21,927 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (4,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (3,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (2,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (221 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (15,902 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (1,854 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
110.666
MWK
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 31% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,752,046 Kwacha
(元15,832)
in Changchun
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,340,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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