Cost of living in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Dundee (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Dundee | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (25,769 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (14,247 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.08 (6,610 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (1,852 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | £2.77 (5,932 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.69 (3,622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.73 (8,000 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.71 (3,665 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.69 (1,472 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (3,735 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (21,926 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.19 (4,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (2,042 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 129% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dundee (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Dundee | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,301 (4,930,358 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £914 (1,958,051 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £138 (295,381 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £666 (1,427,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £347 (744,090 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £172 (369,121 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (43,416 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | £363 (778,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (194,745 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (13,427 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (23,931 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dundee (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Dundee | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £60 (128,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (80,925 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (130,864 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £60 (128,224 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dundee (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,766 (38,066,357 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (2,702 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £49 (105,270 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (23,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dundee (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Dundee | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.22 (9,034 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £3.75 (8,035 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £47 (101,627 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.03 (4,358 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.14 (4,580 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (5,994 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.69 (3,617 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.35 (2,884 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (24,361 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dundee (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Dundee | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (62,683 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (32,900 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (106,218 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (104,201 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (13,034 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.43 (5,207 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.67 (7,870 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £415 (889,923 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (59,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (20,587 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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