- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Malawi
- Daegu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Daegu, South Korea compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Daegu (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,553 (5,416 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩5,335 (3,378 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,994 (3,795 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,554 (1,618 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,407 (2,158 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩5,120 (3,242 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 548% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,792 (8,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,201 (3,293 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,329 (2,108 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,621 (1,027 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩18,546 (11,744 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩2,134 (1,352 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,995 (1,264 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 (611,451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩647,027 (409,724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩182,490 (115,560 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩500,749 (317,095 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩355,436 (225,077 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩86,573 (54,822 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩22,290 (14,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩668,531 (423,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩101,257 (64,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩9,494 (6,012 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩9,010 (5,706 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩100,000 (63,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩52,314 (33,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩104,462 (66,150 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩104,866 (66,406 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 (14,193,226 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,681 (1,065 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩46,046 (29,158 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 (2,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩3,000 (1,900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩63,450 (40,179 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₩17,522 (11,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩7,930 (5,022 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩5,658 (3,583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,434 (2,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,332 (1,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,846 (8,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Daegu (South Korea) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩24,517 (15,525 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩17,424 (11,034 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩155,681 (98,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩48,410 (30,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,041 (4,459 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,634 (2,934 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩3,348 (2,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩61,293 (38,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,400 (2,153 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Daegu (South Korea) is 67% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,277,676 Kwacha
(₩5,176,027)
in Daegu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,960,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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