Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States compared to Zomba, Malawi
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (7,446 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (4,508 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 (3,410 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (697 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (2,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.42 (3,161 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 532% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.21 (3,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (2,382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (1,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (1,786 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (11,035 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (1,240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (1,526 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 | $1,371 (980,901 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,003 (717,617 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $293 (210,044 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,009 (722,190 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $665 (476,065 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $211 (150,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (28,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (254,277 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $88 (62,681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (7,691 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (11,993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (24,787 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (28,483 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (58,597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (70,878 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 | $20,537 (14,698,956 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (419 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (28,743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (6,530 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) | $5.33 (3,811 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (9,596 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (78,437 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.30 (3,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (2,618 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.07 (2,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (2,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (1,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (12,374 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (24,881 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (14,570 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (68,659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (39,993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (5,882 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.47 (3,202 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (3,262 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $190 (135,642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (72 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (27,681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.94 (3,533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 306 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 5,299,293 Kwacha
($7,404)
in Greensboro, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,980,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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