- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malawi
- Osaka
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 86% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥983 (6,385 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥703 (4,567 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥406 (2,634 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (1,324 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥307 (1,996 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥743 (4,826 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 865% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,069 (6,942 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥683 (4,434 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥527 (3,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥242 (1,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥975 (6,328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥190 (1,231 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥172 (1,119 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (1,050,178 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥103,621 (672,878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,222 (124,820 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (652,968 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (406,206 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (65,490 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (21,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (519,217 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (77,474 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (8,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,418 (9,205 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,558 (55,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,453 (22,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,382 (54,430 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,353 (67,226 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,343,800 (15,219,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥148 (963 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (64,821 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,399 (15,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,222 (7,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (11,039 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,261 (21,175 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥517 (3,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥710 (4,611 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (3,766 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥120 (782 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥269 (1,745 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,757 (17,904 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,628 (23,559 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,710 (24,093 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (52,701 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,944 (51,583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥735 (4,774 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥536 (3,480 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (3,414 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥62,294 (404,513 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (340 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,697 (62,966 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥426 (2,768 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.494
MWK
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 86% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 5,271,062 Kwacha
(¥811,727)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,840,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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