- Cost of Living
- China
- Malawi
- Changchun
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 26% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元32 (3,304 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (3,048 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (1,089 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (2,074 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 315% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (1,180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (1,802 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (10,480 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (2,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (501 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.93 (516 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (15,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (803 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 (427,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (222,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (23,118 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (104,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (83,841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (27,623 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (260,653 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (2,620 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (5,240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (15,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (20,900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (31,286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (15,720 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 (20,960,143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (2,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元40 (4,223 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (3,272 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 (2,063 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 (5,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元47 (4,934 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (907 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (2,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (9,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元164 (17,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (20,960 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (20,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (4,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (3,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (2,055 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元4,300 (450,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (210 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (15,060 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (2,079 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
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 less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
104.801
MWK
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 26% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,573,228 Kwacha
(元15,012)
in Changchun
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,250,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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