Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Mendoza | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $11,071 (22,454 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,321 (10,793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,568 (3,180 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $608 (1,232 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,602 (3,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $714 (1,449 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,000 (4,057 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $992 (2,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $550 (1,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $727 (1,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,234 (4,531 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,639 (3,325 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $489 (993 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 11% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Mendoza | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $298,392 (605,234 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $195,488 (396,512 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,760 (48,193 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $133,083 (269,935 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $91,886 (186,373 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,403 (12,987 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,668 (9,469 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $275,470 (558,741 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $183,978 (373,166 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $4,451 (9,028 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,389 (2,817 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $52,159 (105,795 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $14,013 (28,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $91,592 (185,778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,030 (95,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,002,600 (34,486,670 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $751 (1,523 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $13,378 (27,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,029 (6,144 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,927 (3,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $5,956 (12,080 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,544 (15,301 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,543 (7,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,058 (2,146 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,336 (4,738 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,234 (2,503 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,221 (2,477 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,659 (5,393 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Mendoza | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,831 (19,940 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,298 (14,802 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,126 (28,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $23,322 (47,304 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,130 (6,348 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,497 (5,065 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,043 (2,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $90,994 (184,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $146 (296 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $17,904 (36,316 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,822 (3,696 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 451 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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