- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Guaruja
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guaruja, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guaruja (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (4,559 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (4,727 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.28 (920 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (1,289 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (1,411 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6.00 (1,289 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (3,440 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.00 (645 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.50 (752 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (10,743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (1,504 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.85 (613 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,484 (533,809 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,488 (319,795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 157 (33,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 128 (27,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,500 (322,296 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (2,982 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (2,723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (53,716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 130 (27,932 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (128,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (53,716 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,779 (15,207,730 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.36 (722 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 (42,973 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 25 (5,372 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (52,394 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (2,396 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.28 (1,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.00 (645 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (5,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (19,602 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 (7,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 165 (35,459 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (1,074 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (21,486 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (1,611 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Guaruja (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,902,048 Kwacha
(R$ 8,852)
in Guaruja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,460,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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