- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Guaruja
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guaruja, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guaruja (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (4,818 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 22 (4,995 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.28 (973 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (1,363 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (1,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6.00 (1,362 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (3,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.00 (681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.50 (795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 50 (11,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (1,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.85 (648 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 (564,111 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,488 (337,947 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 157 (35,567 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 (28,955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,500 (340,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (3,152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (2,877 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 250 (56,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 130 (29,518 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (136,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (56,765 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 (16,070,981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.36 (763 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 (45,412 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 (5,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (55,368 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (2,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.28 (1,199 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.00 (681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (6,174 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 91 (20,715 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 34 (7,807 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 (37,472 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.00 (1,135 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 (22,706 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (1,703 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
227.060
MWK
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Guaruja (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,179,288 Kwacha
(R$ 9,598)
in Guaruja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,620,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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