Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Quilmes | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $14,102 (28,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,715 (3,479 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $633 (1,285 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,660 (3,367 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,522 (3,087 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $403 (818 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $971 (1,970 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $386 (783 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $270 (548 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $224 (455 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $994 (2,017 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $415 (842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $114 (230 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 74% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Quilmes | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $147,518 (299,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $111,304 (225,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,977 (10,095 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $1,865,760 (3,784,354 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $63,999 (129,810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,523 (7,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,002 (4,061 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $73,007 (148,081 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,868 (68,694 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,190 (2,413 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,194 (2,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Quilmes | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,562 (35,621 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,596 (23,519 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $21,603 (43,819 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,402 (53,551 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Quilmes | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,432,160 (2,904,875 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $94 (190 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,356 (4,778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Quilmes (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 $584 (1,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $323 (654 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,475 (2,992 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $263 (533 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $269 (545 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $439 (891 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $169 (343 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $155 (314 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $635 (1,287 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Quilmes | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,335 (2,708 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,107 (2,245 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,006 (4,068 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,249 (2,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $461 (934 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $274 (555 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $47,720 (96,792 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $4.55 (9 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,366 (4,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $267 (541 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
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.
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