- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Gramado
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gramado, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Gramado (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (5,275 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 164% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (4,747 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (1,424 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.62 (550 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.68 (1,190 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.13 (1,075 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (2,771 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.50 (734 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.75 (576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.02 (842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (6,326 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.30 (901 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.35 (493 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 (556,935 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,429 (299,427 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 263 (55,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,749 (366,577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,150 (241,039 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 183 (38,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (18,864 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,900 (398,203 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 375 (78,667 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (3,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (2,878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 (40,173 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 152 (31,789 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 276 (57,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 222 (46,461 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 (16,468,521 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.35 (702 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 160 (33,536 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 (2,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 30 (6,288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (35,650 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (3,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 9 (1,965 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9 (1,842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.80 (1,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.65 (975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 31 (6,453 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Gramado (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 103 (21,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 33 (6,987 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (30,392 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (34,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (3,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (1,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (2,242 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,500 (733,598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.95 (198 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 101 (21,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (1,555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
209.599
MWK
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Gramado (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,061,034 Kwacha
(R$ 9,833)
in Gramado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,600,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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