- Cost of Living
- France
- Malawi
- Dijon
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dijon, France compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Dijon (France) is 114% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (12,975 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 549% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (5,988 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 274% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (5,594 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (839 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.30 (1,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (2,168 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 334% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (5,006 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (1,939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (1,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (1,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.50 (3,038 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 (1,906 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (997 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dijon (France) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €865 (750,317 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (737,697 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (174,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €525 (455,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €350 (303,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (86,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (26,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €480 (416,582 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (69,430 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (8,679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (14,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dijon (France) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (78,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €23 (19,527 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (69,430 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (130,182 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dijon (France) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €58,249 (50,553,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (1,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (30,376 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dijon (France) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (8,679 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (19,961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (3,905 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (2,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (2,473 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (1,041 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (1,736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (16,595 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dijon (France) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (32,201 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (13,886 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 | €55 (47,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (8,245 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 (1,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (4,339 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (34,715 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (5,728 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 114% |

These prices were last updated on March 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dijon (France) is 114% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 4,820,834 Kwacha
(€5,555)
in Dijon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,250,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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