- Cost of Living
- China
- Malawi
- Changchun
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元32 (3,384 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (3,122 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (1,115 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (2,124 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 325% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (1,208 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (1,846 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (10,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (2,846 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (513 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.93 (529 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (15,932 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (637 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (823 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 (437,969 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (228,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (23,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (107,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (85,866 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (28,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (266,951 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (2,683 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (5,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (16,068 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (21,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (32,042 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (16,100 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元200,000 (21,466,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (2,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元53 (5,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (3,351 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 (2,113 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 (5,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元47 (5,053 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (929 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (1,005 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (2,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (10,037 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元164 (17,585 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (21,467 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (21,267 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (4,278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (3,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (2,105 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元4,300 (461,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (15,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (2,129 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
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 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
107.333
MWK
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,630,638 Kwacha
(元15,192)
in Changchun
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,280,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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