- Cost of Living
- India
- Malawi
- Hubli
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hubli, India compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Hubli (India) is 7% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨152 (1,646 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨176 (1,914 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 (1,839 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (446 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨55 (603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (341 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨182 (1,975 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (1,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (380 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨106 (1,155 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨274 (2,974 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 (738 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (379 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Hubli (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,181 (143,117 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,534 (103,514 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,744 (29,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,442 (156,808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,310 (111,942 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,426 (48,051 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,036 (11,243 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨38,156 (414,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,242 (111,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨342 (3,710 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨133 (1,443 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hubli (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,119 (23,005 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,677 (18,204 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,392 (36,831 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,638 (28,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hubli (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨922,000 (10,010,819 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨771 (8,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hubli (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (1,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨150 (1,629 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (3,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨150 (1,629 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (2,482 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨138 (1,494 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨78 (841 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨62 (677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (2,172 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hubli (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨771 (8,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨339 (3,685 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨547 (5,945 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,841 (19,989 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (5,429 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨218 (2,372 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨283 (3,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,151 (23,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (1,737 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.858
MWK
/
INR
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Cost of living in Hubli (India) is 7% cheaper than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
432,000 Kwacha
in Zomba
you would need to make just about 403,292 Kwacha
(₨37,143)
in Hubli.
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