- Cost of Living
- Morocco
- Malawi
- El Jadida
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Jadida, Morocco compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Jadida (Morocco) is 25% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Dirham (6,599 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 Dirham (2,739 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23 Dirham (1,743 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (548 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dirham (941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 Dirham (374 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43 Dirham (3,237 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Dirham (1,146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Dirham (598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Dirham (1,071 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Dirham (6,724 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Dirham (847 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.00 Dirham (374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in El Jadida (Morocco) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,050 Dirham (227,857 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Dirham (186,768 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 567 Dirham (42,334 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,000 Dirham (298,829 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000 Dirham (224,122 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Dirham (37,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160 Dirham (11,928 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,000 Dirham (522,951 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,400 Dirham (179,297 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 Dirham (3,175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Dirham (2,988 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in El Jadida (Morocco) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 417 Dirham (31,128 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 433 Dirham (32,373 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 483 Dirham (36,108 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 467 Dirham (34,863 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in El Jadida (Morocco) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 216,667 Dirham (16,186,601 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Dirham (866 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dirham (7,471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in El Jadida (Morocco) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 Dirham (2,490 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 Dirham (13,447 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Dirham (14,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 Dirham (1,868 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Dirham (2,054 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Dirham (1,531 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Dirham (946 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Dirham (797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 Dirham (2,615 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in El Jadida (Morocco) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 325 Dirham (24,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Dirham (4,482 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 350 Dirham (26,148 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70 Dirham (5,230 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 Dirham (971 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Dirham (2,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.07 Dirham (304 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233 Dirham (17,432 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 127 Dirham (9,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2015.
Exchange rate:
74.707
MWK
/
MAD
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Cost of living in El Jadida (Morocco) is 25% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 893,119 Kwacha
(11,955 Dirham)
in El Jadida
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
717,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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