- Cost of Living
- China
- Malawi
- Changzhi
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhi, China compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhi (China) is 180% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元265 (28,814 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 1341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元80 (8,698 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (1,740 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (1,033 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (1,033 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.50 (381 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (10,873 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (1,903 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.60 (391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元300 (32,619 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (815 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (1,577 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 (190,279 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (163,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (32,619 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元500 (54,365 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 (11,852 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (380,558 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,500 (163,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (6,524 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 (86,985 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (32,619 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (65,239 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (54,365 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 (489 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (13,048 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 (3,262 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 (3,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (707 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (1,631 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元115 (12,504 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (5,437 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 (1,305 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元80 (8,698 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
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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MWK
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is 180% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,486,378 Kwacha
(元13,670)
in Changzhi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
531,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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