- Cost of Living
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- Malawi
- Durango
- Zomba
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Cost of living in Durango, Mexico compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durango (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 77 (2,960 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 76 (2,947 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 90 (3,473 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (629 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (1,544 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (1,158 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 55 (2,125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (1,312 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (862 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (775 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 325 (12,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18 (692 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (888 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 (282,982 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 7,500 (289,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 766 (29,548 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 8,026 (309,733 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,644 (140,613 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 615 (23,742 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 579 (22,331 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,931 (306,065 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,000 (115,772 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (3,859 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 25 (965 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 920 (35,486 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 733 (28,300 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,871 (72,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,821 (70,284 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 (7,526,520 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (592 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 416 (16,048 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 (3,859 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (7,718 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 424 (16,346 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 170 (6,560 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 88 (3,377 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (2,508 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 38 (1,465 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (1,254 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 129 (4,976 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Durango (Mexico) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 317 (12,232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 103 (3,961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 287 (11,063 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,057 (40,785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 185 (7,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (2,830 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (1,315 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 8,626 (332,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.69 (65 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 374 (14,433 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 46 (1,757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
38.591
MWK
/
MXN
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Cost of living in Durango (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,045,516 Kwacha
(Mex$ 27,092)
in Durango
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
843,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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