- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malawi
- Osaka
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥971 (6,249 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥670 (4,312 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥467 (3,007 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥208 (1,342 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥317 (2,039 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (4,856 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 871% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥944 (6,077 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥655 (4,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥516 (3,319 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥221 (1,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥972 (6,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥192 (1,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥167 (1,077 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥164,211 (1,057,018 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,304 (748,643 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,869 (134,330 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥99,253 (638,889 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,508 (402,363 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,146 (65,307 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (21,344 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (514,685 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (76,797 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (8,712 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,330 (8,562 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,375 (53,910 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,344 (21,523 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,927 (44,589 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥7,101 (45,708 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 (15,086,931 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (942 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (64,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,395 (15,416 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,145 (7,369 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,696 (10,917 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,986 (19,224 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥550 (3,540 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥705 (4,541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (3,681 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥116 (746 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥252 (1,625 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,940 (18,925 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,061 (26,140 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,654 (23,519 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,163 (52,543 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,320 (47,120 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥679 (4,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥513 (3,304 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (3,245 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥13,296 (85,585 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥39 (250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,767 (62,868 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥415 (2,673 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 200 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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JPY
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 5,510,882 Kwacha
(¥856,132)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,940,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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