Cost of living in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Polokwane | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 91 (8,197 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 56 (5,018 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (3,301 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (1,237 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R 33 (2,920 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (1,787 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (5,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (2,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (1,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (7,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (1,535 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (1,137 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 27% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,874 (705,833 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,577 (679,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 945 (84,718 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R 7,005 (627,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,742 (245,749 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 114 (10,248 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (89,640 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 611 (54,794 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,230 (110,261 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,184 (106,114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Polokwane (South Africa) 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 | R 187,393 (16,797,819 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 445 (39,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 171 (15,323 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 454 (40,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 559 (50,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (4,211 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (3,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (5,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 40 (3,570 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (2,012 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (10,910 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Polokwane | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 423 (37,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (13,591 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 300 (26,892 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 747 (66,964 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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