- Cost of Living
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- Zomba
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Cost of living in San Salvador, El Salvador compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 28% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.00 (2,140 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.89 (4,201 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (3,011 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.45 (1,031 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.81 (1,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.18 (1,555 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (3,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.22 (1,587 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (1,341 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.12 (799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $9 (6,421 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (1,311 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.73 (524 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $588 (419,152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $458 (326,996 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $96 (68,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $306 (218,002 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $196 (139,715 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (45,136 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (36,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $424 (302,827 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (83,830 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.80 (4,137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (1,784 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $59 (42,407 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (32,505 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (56,736 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $81 (57,734 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (14,269,000 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (574 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (40,995 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (15,726 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,829 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (7,015 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (18,652 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.68 (4,055 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (2,886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (4,271 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.29 (1,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (1,665 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (4,986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Salvador (El Salvador) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (14,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (7,135 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (17,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (30,058 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.76 (4,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.61 (1,862 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.50 (1,070 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (484,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (114 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (21,132 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.60 (1,855 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 325 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
713.450
MWK
/
USD
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Cost of living in San Salvador (El Salvador) is 28% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,753,938 Kwacha
($2,458)
in San Salvador
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,370,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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