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 (31,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (17,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (8,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (1,447 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (7,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 (6,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.52 (7,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (6,160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (3,470 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (4,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (26,947 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (4,133 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (3,788 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 324% | |
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 (2,548,246 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $888 (1,498,736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (289,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $922 (1,556,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $599 (1,011,985 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (221,961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $35 (59,711 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $344 (580,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (232,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (16,141 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (49,106 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 (95,402 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (66,358 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (171,348 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (191,908 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 (44,966,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (1,456 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (90,709 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (18,483 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 (12,347 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (19,443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (255,664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (6,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (9,801 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (5,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 (2,613 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (29,135 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 (74,089 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (39,288 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $138 (233,599 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (128,806 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (20,576 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (8,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (11,130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (732,846 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (55,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (12,117 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 19, 2024.
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