Cost of living in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kozhikode | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨156 (3,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨228 (4,729 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨219 (4,555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (1,459 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 (659 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨79 (1,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨124 (2,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (683 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨134 (2,774 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨264 (5,473 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (1,743 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (693 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 22% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kozhikode | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,985 (394,277 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,696 (367,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,778 (78,460 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,323 (629,739 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,063 (292,047 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (41,535 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,027 (21,329 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,226 (606,957 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,368 (256,857 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨291 (6,043 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,545 (32,096 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,037 (42,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,757 (57,250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,190 (45,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kozhikode | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨835,508 (17,351,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨84 (1,750 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,464 (30,408 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kozhikode | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (1,038 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (3,339 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (3,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (944 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (3,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kozhikode (India) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Kozhikode | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨778 (16,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨241 (4,997 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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨700 (14,537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨230 (4,777 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨500 (10,384 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.70 (35 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,608 (33,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 (3,850 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2024.
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