- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Malawi
- Daegu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (5,495 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (3,427 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,901 (3,791 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (1,641 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (2,189 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (3,290 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 558% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (8,860 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (3,341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (2,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,621 (1,042 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (11,915 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,134 (1,371 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (1,282 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩965,588 (620,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (415,676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (117,239 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩517,452 (332,432 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩344,084 (221,053 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (55,618 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (14,320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (429,491 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (65,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (6,099 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (5,789 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (64,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,833 (30,730 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (67,111 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (67,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩22,413,600 (14,399,401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (1,080 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,387 (32,371 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 (2,307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (1,927 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (40,763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (11,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (5,095 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (3,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (2,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (1,498 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (8,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,138 (16,150 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (11,194 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (100,016 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,378 (34,292 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,881 (4,421 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (2,977 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,611 (2,320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩69,067 (44,372 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,555 (2,284 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.642
MWK
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,114,131 Kwacha
(₩4,847,347)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,830,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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