- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Malawi
- Durango
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durango, Mexico compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durango (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 77 (2,660 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 76 (2,648 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 90 (3,121 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (565 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (1,387 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (1,040 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 55 (1,909 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (1,179 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (774 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (697 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 325 (11,270 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18 (622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (798 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 7,333 (254,285 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,500 (260,081 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 766 (26,551 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,026 (278,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,644 (126,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 615 (21,334 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 579 (20,067 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,931 (275,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,000 (104,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (3,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 25 (867 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 920 (31,887 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 733 (25,430 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,871 (64,892 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,821 (63,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 195,034 (6,763,278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 416 (14,421 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 100 (3,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (6,935 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 424 (14,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 170 (5,895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (3,034 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (2,254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (1,316 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (1,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (4,471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 317 (10,991 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 103 (3,560 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 287 (9,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,057 (36,650 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 185 (6,415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (2,543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (1,181 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 8,626 (299,131 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.69 (59 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 374 (12,969 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (1,579 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
34.677
MWK
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Durango (Mexico) is 18% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 941,230 Kwacha
(Mex$ 27,142)
in Durango
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
797,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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