Cost of living in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Changwat Rayong | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 ฿ (4,384 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 216 ฿ (10,145 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (2,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (3,243 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (2,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 ฿ (18,696 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 ฿ (4,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 106 ฿ (4,990 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (2,538 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 472 ฿ (22,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (2,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ฿ (1,332 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 49% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Changwat Rayong | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,656 ฿ (735,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,639 ฿ (452,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,451 ฿ (68,144 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) 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) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 421,915 ฿ (19,812,361 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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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.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Changwat Rayong (Thailand) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Changwat Rayong | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 434 ฿ (20,382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 | 1,103 ฿ (51,806 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 ฿ (2,338 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 ฿ (3,362 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
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 March 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 2,387,746 Kwacha (50,848 ฿) in Changwat Rayong to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 2,340,000 Kwacha in Zomba.
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