- Cost of Living
- China
- Malawi
- Changzhi
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhi, China compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhi (China) is 182% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元265 (28,092 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 1305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元80 (8,481 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 430% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (1,696 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (1,007 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (1,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.50 (371 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (10,601 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (1,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.60 (382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元300 (31,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (1,537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,750 (185,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (159,010 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (31,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元500 (53,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 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) | 元109 (11,555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (371,022 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,500 (159,010 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (6,360 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元800 (84,805 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (31,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (63,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (53,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元4.50 (477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (12,721 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (3,180 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.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (3,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (954 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (1,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元115 (12,191 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (5,300 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 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 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元12 (1,272 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元80 (8,481 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 182% | |||
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 January 25, 2015.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is 182% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,567,726 Kwacha
(元14,789)
in Changzhi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
556,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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