- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Malawi
- Dubbo
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubbo, Australia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubbo (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (9,677 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$12 (6,644 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.84 (3,288 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$0.81 (455 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$10 (5,807 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.55 (2,559 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$15 (8,438 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.53 (2,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.47 (1,389 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.36 (1,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$35 (19,518 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.20 (1,804 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.07 (1,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dubbo (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,517 (853,907 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,513 (1,415,041 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$443 (249,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,118 (629,412 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$430 (242,082 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$278 (156,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$180 (101,337 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$680 (382,900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (88,585 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (4,977 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (14,524 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dubbo (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (67,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$86 (48,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (84,447 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$200 (112,596 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dubbo (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,000 (16,889,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.59 (896 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$113 (63,507 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dubbo (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (4,914 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$33 (18,557 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$45 (25,398 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (4,323 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$8 (4,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (3,674 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.37 (1,899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.68 (2,071 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (15,458 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dubbo (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$44 (24,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$32 (17,884 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$96 (54,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$95 (53,591 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 (7,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.93 (2,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.43 (3,056 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$115 (64,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.10 (56 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (44,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$27 (15,048 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dubbo (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 4,927,030 Kwacha
(AU$8,752)
in Dubbo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,570,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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