- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Foz do Iguaçu
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (4,054 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (4,338 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.26 (1,078 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.57 (527 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.02 (1,030 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 (946 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (2,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.41 (1,108 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.72 (762 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.97 (610 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 37 (7,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.77 (1,182 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.36 (484 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,734 (355,502 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,112 (227,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 295 (60,419 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,141 (233,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 807 (165,315 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 308 (63,169 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 81 (16,583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,675 (343,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 386 (79,119 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (4,381 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (2,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 162 (33,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 177 (36,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 315 (64,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (53,088 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,395 (16,068,393 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.87 (793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (30,471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (3,842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (8,199 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 (38,548 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 20 (4,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (2,105 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (3,074 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.19 (860 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.02 (823 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (5,296 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (13,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (7,406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 103 (21,180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 152 (31,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (3,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (1,347 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (1,466 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,251 (461,480 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.88 (180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 112 (22,923 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (1,576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
204.967
MWK
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,302,625 Kwacha
(R$ 6,355)
in Foz do Iguaçu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,110,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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