Cost of living in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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La Serena | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$14,383 (25,390 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$7,867 (13,887 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,631 (4,644 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,111 (1,961 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | CH$3,179 (5,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,094 (1,932 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,805 (8,481 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,431 (2,527 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$1,274 (2,249 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,113 (1,964 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,407 (7,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,970 (3,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$946 (1,669 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 87% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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La Serena | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$660,547 (1,166,014 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$446,742 (788,600 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$56,197 (99,201 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$453,843 (801,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$302,312 (533,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$48,069 (84,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$19,871 (35,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$232,910 (411,138 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$73,161 (129,145 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$8,726 (15,403 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,658 (18,814 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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La Serena | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$41,549 (73,343 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,976 (45,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$58,261 (102,844 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$59,674 (105,338 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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La Serena | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$12,467,000 (22,007,055 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,216 (2,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$44,098 (77,843 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$9,791 (17,284 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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La Serena | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,642 (4,664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$8,698 (15,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,519 (59,169 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,092 (7,223 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,757 (4,867 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,646 (4,671 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,377 (2,431 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,825 (3,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$9,897 (17,470 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in La Serena (Chile) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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La Serena | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$19,650 (34,686 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$9,228 (16,290 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$33,960 (59,948 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$30,513 (53,862 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,498 (13,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$3,461 (6,109 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,654 (4,685 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$431,856 (762,323 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$91 (161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,675 (62,974 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,026 (7,106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 259 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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