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Cost of living in Duque de Caxias, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (4,715 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (5,456 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 241% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (1,158 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.28 (690 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.05 (853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (842 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 28 (5,804 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (1,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 8 (1,622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 (632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,441 (513,993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,400 (294,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 385 (81,085 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,600 (336,975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 550 (115,835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 185 (38,963 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (18,850 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,350 (284,323 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 645 (135,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 36 (7,582 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 27 (5,660 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 40 (8,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 56 (11,872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 70 (14,743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 90 (18,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.23 (681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 164 (34,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 5.80 (1,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 6.00 (1,264 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 150 (31,591 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 6.00 (1,264 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (2,567 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 29 (6,066 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 3.00 (632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.00 (842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (3,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 30 (6,318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (7,582 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 25 (5,195 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 120 (25,273 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (2,106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 15 (3,159 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (211 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 90 (18,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (1,790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Duque de Caxias (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,772,860 Kwacha
(R$ 8,418)
in Duque de Caxias
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,410,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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