- Cost of Living
- India
- Malawi
- Jabalpur
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jabalpur, India compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jabalpur (India) is 6% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨433 (4,598 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨246 (2,613 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (1,002 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (423 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨45 (481 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨29 (305 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨161 (1,711 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨67 (707 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨43 (460 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨702 (7,454 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨48 (510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,163 (383,736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,000 (159,171 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,429 (68,216 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,000 (265,286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 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) | ₨850 (9,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨50,000 (530,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,667 (113,189 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨397 (4,209 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (21,223 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,747 (18,543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,194 (12,675 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,528 (26,828 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,758 (18,650 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨990,490 (10,510,513 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨590 (6,261 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨338 (3,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (1,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (5,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨97 (1,026 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨78 (829 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨70 (743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨37 (389 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨233 (2,476 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨233 (2,471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (5,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨904 (9,593 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨394 (4,180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨356 (3,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨353 (3,746 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨5,000 (53,057 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨50 (531 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,470 (15,602 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨104 (1,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jabalpur (India) is 6% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,309,241 Kwacha
(₨123,380)
in Jabalpur
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,240,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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