- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Malawi
- Disuq
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Disuq, Egypt compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Disuq (Egypt) is 15% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,000 Kwacha | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,600 Kwacha | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 8 (321 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 6.00 (240 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 24 (962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.00 (120 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 40 (1,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 8 (321 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 4.00 (160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 10 (401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Disuq (Egypt) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,200 (48,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Disuq (Egypt) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 120 (4,810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Disuq (Egypt) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 165,000 (6,613,441 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (2,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Disuq (Egypt) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 12 (481 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 2.50 (100 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 6.00 (240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 4.00 (160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 20 (802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Disuq (Egypt) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 50 (2,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 50 (2,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2015.
Exchange rate:
40.081
MWK
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Disuq (Egypt) is 15% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
140,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 119,150 Kwacha
(E£ 2,973)
in Disuq.
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