Cost of living in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Seoul (South Korea) is 22% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Seoul | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,165 (17,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₩8,058 (10,406 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩5,895 (7,612 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,798 (3,613 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₩5,725 (7,392 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩8,187 (10,572 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩10,454 (13,499 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩8,203 (10,592 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,897 (5,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩3,010 (3,887 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩22,401 (28,927 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₩3,296 (4,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,488 (5,795 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 549% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Seoul | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₩3,727,990 (4,814,151 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₩2,395,900 (3,093,952 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩273,226 (352,831 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₩1,238,220 (1,598,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₩902,041 (1,164,853 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₩114,665 (148,073 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₩29,085 (37,558 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₩418,515 (540,451 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,183 (129,372 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩11,893 (15,357 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,266 (18,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₩79,937 (103,227 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₩61,961 (80,013 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩93,969 (121,348 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩144,451 (186,537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Seoul | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩37,391,200 (48,285,234 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,682 (2,172 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₩58,332 (75,327 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₩16,171 (20,882 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Seoul | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,748 (7,423 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,336 (8,183 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₩32,756 (42,299 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₩15,753 (20,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,736 (13,863 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩8,307 (10,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩3,094 (3,995 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₩4,101 (5,295 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩15,955 (20,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Seoul (South Korea) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Seoul | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩31,542 (40,732 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩27,407 (35,392 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩196,179 (253,336 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩81,020 (104,625 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩13,223 (17,076 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,510 (7,115 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩5,163 (6,668 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₩775,637 (1,001,621 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩184 (238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩77,817 (100,489 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (5,811 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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