- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Malawi
- Toowoomba
- Zomba
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Cost of living in Toowoomba, Australia compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toowoomba (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (9,501 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$12 (6,543 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (3,696 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.38 (780 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$10 (5,551 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.45 (3,093 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 519% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (5,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.75 (2,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.08 (1,749 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.00 (2,836 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$25 (14,229 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.50 (1,985 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.75 (993 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,574 (1,460,225 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,341 (760,447 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$280 (158,534 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,290 (731,695 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$430 (243,898 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$484 (274,386 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$40 (22,688 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$450 (254,959 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (147,473 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8 (4,636 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (18,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (53,137 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$85 (48,127 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (86,388 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$135 (76,504 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 (13,298,872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.24 (702 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$60 (34,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (15,151 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 (4,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (6,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$60 (34,032 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$13 (7,532 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$9 (5,187 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (4,729 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$8 (4,269 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$8 (4,320 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (15,581 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Toowoomba (Australia) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$44 (24,972 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (17,813 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$48 (27,400 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$60 (34,217 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (13,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$7 (3,864 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (3,484 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$300 (170,162 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$2.00 (1,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$43 (24,661 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$22 (12,739 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MWK
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Toowoomba (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 8,519,865 Kwacha
(AU$15,021)
in Toowoomba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,250,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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