Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (31,622 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (17,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (8,165 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (1,443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (6,996 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (6,453 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.52 (7,610 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (6,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (3,458 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (4,549 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (26,857 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (4,119 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (3,775 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 323% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,509 (2,539,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $888 (1,493,748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (288,465 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $922 (1,551,620 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $599 (1,008,617 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (221,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $35 (59,512 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $344 (578,673 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (232,143 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (16,087 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (48,942 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (95,084 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (66,137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (170,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (191,270 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,629 (44,816,775 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1,451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (90,407 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (18,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (12,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (19,378 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (254,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (6,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (9,768 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (5,757 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (2,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (29,038 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Greensboro, North Carolina | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (73,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (39,157 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (232,821 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (128,378 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (20,508 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (8,160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (11,093 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (730,407 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (319 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (54,824 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (12,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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