- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Malawi
- Guaruja
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guaruja, Brazil compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guaruja (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (4,212 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (4,739 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.50 (1,158 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.50 (737 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (1,334 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.67 (1,193 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (3,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (1,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.50 (737 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.00 (842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 55 (11,584 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (1,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.94 (619 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 (523,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,488 (313,463 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 257 (54,057 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$ 123 (25,975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,500 (315,914 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 600 (126,366 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 17 (3,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (2,633 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 275 (57,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 130 (27,379 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 550 (115,835 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 260 (54,758 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 (14,906,631 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.41 (719 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 193 (40,595 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$ 19 (3,896 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (8,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 244 (51,357 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 24 (5,055 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (2,089 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 18 (3,791 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.64 (1,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.75 (790 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (5,265 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Guaruja (Brazil) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 100 (21,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (9,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 (25,273 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 160 (33,698 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (4,212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (1,580 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6.00 (1,264 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.10 (442 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (21,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (1,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
210.610
MWK
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Guaruja (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,077,744 Kwacha
(R$ 9,865)
in Guaruja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,680,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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