- Cost of Living
- India
- Malawi
- Jabalpur
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jabalpur, India compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jabalpur (India) is 16% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨452 (5,034 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨254 (2,831 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨148 (1,650 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (494 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨36 (401 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 (354 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨154 (1,713 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (892 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (229 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (655 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨789 (8,781 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨56 (618 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (168 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,431 (238,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,492 (150,094 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,150 (46,165 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,474 (194,399 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,000 (66,750 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨500 (5,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨782 (8,695 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨59,103 (657,525 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,240 (125,040 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨603 (6,705 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (22,250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,717 (19,098 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨867 (9,642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,888 (21,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨997 (11,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,029,670 (11,455,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨58 (648 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨574 (6,381 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨185 (2,056 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jabalpur (India) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨488 (5,434 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨50 (556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (5,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨132 (1,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨125 (1,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨60 (668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨40 (445 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 | ₨250 (2,781 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨233 (2,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (5,563 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨876 (9,742 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨493 (5,482 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨486 (5,412 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨498 (5,544 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨21,724 (241,681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (11 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,618 (18,000 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨133 (1,479 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jabalpur (India) is 16% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 362,821 Kwacha
(₨32,613)
in Jabalpur
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
312,500 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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