Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (7,135 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (4,319 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.04 (2,885 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (692 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.58 (1,842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (2,451 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.66 (3,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (2,389 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (1,150 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.08 (2,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (9,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (1,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (1,362 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,100 (784,495 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $970 (691,865 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (136,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $968 (690,266 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $662 (472,449 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $196 (139,762 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (32,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $315 (224,792 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (62,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (6,848 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (11,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (25,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (31,509 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (55,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (65,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,313 (14,492,239 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (450 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (31,899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (7,713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.58 (3,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (10,523 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (69,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.71 (4,072 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (2,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.91 (2,792 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (2,114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (1,486 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (11,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (26,240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (15,453 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (64,027 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (39,876 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (6,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.45 (3,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.09 (2,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (307,885 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (71 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (22,675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.21 (3,717 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 3,719,586 Kwacha
($5,214)
in Greensboro, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,330,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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