- 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32 (3,586 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (3,308 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (1,182 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (2,250 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (1,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (1,956 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (11,372 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (3,015 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (544 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.93 (560 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (16,880 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (872 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 (464,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (241,881 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (25,087 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (113,724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (90,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元800 (90,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (29,975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (282,846 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (2,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (5,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (17,025 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (22,679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (33,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (17,059 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 (21,891,833 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (2,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (6,823 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (3,551 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 (2,239 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 (5,465 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元47 (5,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (1,064 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (2,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (10,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元154 (17,485 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (22,745 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (22,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (4,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (3,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (2,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (16,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (2,256 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 less than 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
113.724
MWK
/
CNY
Do you live in Zomba? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 63% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antsiranana (Madagascar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Daegu (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kadoma (Zimbabwe)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chipata (Zambia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lucknow (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Masvingo (Zimbabwe)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jaipur (India)
Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 31% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,804,220 Kwacha
(元15,865)
in Changchun
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,380,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Hyderabad costs ₨30,495 (25 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Auckland costs NZ$3,253 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Ann Arbor, Michigan costs $12 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in São Paulo costs R$ 2,500 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Fort Lauderdale, Florida costs $1,830 (about 2 hours ago)
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Santa Cruz, California costs $25 (about 2 hours ago)