- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Malawi
- Daegu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,947 (5,638 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,442 (3,429 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩6,005 (3,784 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,020 (1,903 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 281% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩4,042 (2,547 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,710 (3,598 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 620% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩16,093 (10,141 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,722 (3,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,557 (2,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,933 (1,218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩19,154 (12,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,567 (1,618 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,934 (1,219 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩855,825 (539,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩625,063 (393,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (114,998 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩468,485 (295,221 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩342,988 (216,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩125,808 (79,279 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩23,983 (15,113 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩665,189 (419,176 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩108,395 (68,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,175 (7,042 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩8,515 (5,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩106,087 (66,852 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩75,095 (47,322 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩106,382 (67,038 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩80,278 (50,588 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩24,825,300 (15,643,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,728 (1,089 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩47,855 (30,156 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩3,590 (2,262 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (1,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (39,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (11,042 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (4,997 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (3,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (2,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (1,470 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (8,095 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,517 (15,450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (10,980 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (98,104 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,410 (30,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,041 (4,437 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (2,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,348 (2,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₩200,000 (126,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,293 (38,624 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,400 (2,143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 75% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,842,839 Kwacha
(₩4,511,290)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,620,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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