- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Malawi
- Daegu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 71% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (5,644 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (3,520 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 120% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,901 (3,894 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (1,686 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 237% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (2,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (3,379 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 576% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (9,101 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (3,432 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (2,196 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,621 (1,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (12,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,134 (1,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (1,317 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 (637,156 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (426,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (120,419 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩517,452 (341,448 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩344,084 (227,048 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (57,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (14,708 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (441,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (66,816 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (6,265 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (5,946 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (65,986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩47,833 (31,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (68,931 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (69,197 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 (14,789,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (1,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩50,387 (33,248 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 (2,369 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (1,980 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (41,868 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (11,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (5,233 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (3,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (2,266 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (1,539 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (8,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩25,138 (16,588 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (11,498 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (102,728 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩53,378 (35,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩6,881 (4,541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (3,058 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,611 (2,383 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 (45,575 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,555 (2,346 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on March 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 71% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,365,140 Kwacha
(₩5,099,751)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,970,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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