- Cost of Living
- China
- Malawi
- Changzhi
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhi, China compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhi (China) is 174% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元265 (29,822 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 1391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元80 (9,003 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 463% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (1,801 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (1,069 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (1,069 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.50 (394 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (11,253 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (1,969 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.60 (405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元300 (33,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (844 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (1,632 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 (196,935 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (168,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (33,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元500 (56,267 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 (12,266 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (393,869 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,500 (168,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (6,752 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 (90,027 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元300 (33,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (67,520 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (56,267 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 (506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (13,504 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 (3,376 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 (3,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (1,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (731 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (1,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元115 (12,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元50 (5,627 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 (1,350 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元80 (9,003 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
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:
112.534
MWK
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is 174% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,550,582 Kwacha
(元13,779)
in Changzhi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
566,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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