- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Gramado
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gramado, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gramado (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (4,744 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (4,270 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (1,280 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.62 (495 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.68 (1,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 (967 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (2,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (660 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.75 (518 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.02 (757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (5,690 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.30 (810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.35 (443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,657 (500,881 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,429 (269,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 263 (49,482 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,749 (329,682 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,150 (216,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 183 (34,402 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (16,965 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,900 (358,125 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 (70,749 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (2,823 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (2,588 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 (36,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (28,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 276 (51,962 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 222 (41,785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 78,571 (14,811,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.35 (632 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 160 (30,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 10 (1,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 30 (5,655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (32,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (3,016 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (1,767 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (1,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.80 (905 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.65 (877 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (5,803 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 103 (19,381 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (6,283 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (27,333 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (31,100 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (3,456 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (1,508 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (2,016 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,500 (659,763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.95 (178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 101 (19,039 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (1,398 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 94 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
188.504
MWK
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Gramado (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,704,847 Kwacha
(R$ 9,044)
in Gramado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,380,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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