- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Malawi
- Toowoomba
- Zomba
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Cost of living in Toowoomba, Australia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toowoomba (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (9,044 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (5,399 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (3,299 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (694 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (4,464 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.67 (2,521 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 404% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (4,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.33 (1,800 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.08 (1,665 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (2,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (12,108 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.25 (1,755 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.75 (945 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,866 (1,007,280 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,330 (718,362 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$280 (150,908 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,290 (696,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$430 (232,167 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$484 (261,188 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$40 (21,597 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$450 (242,695 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (140,380 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (4,413 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (17,471 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (50,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$85 (45,812 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (82,233 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (72,824 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$23,446 (12,659,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.28 (689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$60 (32,395 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (14,422 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (3,809 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (6,461 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (32,939 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$13 (7,170 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$9 (4,938 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (4,501 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$7 (3,786 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$8 (4,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (14,890 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$49 (26,488 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (16,957 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$57 (30,968 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$60 (32,571 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (12,598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$6 (3,424 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (3,316 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$827 (446,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$2.00 (1,080 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$46 (24,635 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (12,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Toowoomba (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 5,549,617 Kwacha
(AU$10,279)
in Toowoomba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,110,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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