- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Malawi
- Osaka
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osaka, Japan compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥983 (6,413 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥703 (4,587 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥406 (2,645 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (1,330 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥307 (2,004 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥743 (4,847 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 869% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,069 (6,971 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥683 (4,453 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥527 (3,438 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥242 (1,577 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥975 (6,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥190 (1,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥172 (1,124 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥161,724 (1,054,664 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥103,621 (675,752 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,222 (125,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥100,555 (655,758 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥62,554 (407,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,085 (65,770 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,316 (21,624 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥79,958 (521,435 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,931 (77,805 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,353 (8,826 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,418 (9,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,558 (55,808 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,453 (22,519 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,382 (54,662 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,353 (67,513 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 (15,284,814 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥148 (967 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,982 (65,097 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,399 (15,647 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 (7,972 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (11,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,261 (21,265 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥517 (3,369 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥710 (4,631 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥580 (3,782 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥120 (785 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥269 (1,752 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,757 (17,980 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,628 (23,660 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,710 (24,196 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,116 (52,926 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,944 (51,804 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥735 (4,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥536 (3,495 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (3,428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥65,673 (428,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,697 (63,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥426 (2,780 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
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 April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.521
MWK
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 6,028,165 Kwacha
(¥924,369)
in Osaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,300,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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