- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Malawi
- Welkom
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Welkom, South Africa compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Welkom (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 52 (3,058 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 45 (2,634 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (1,983 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (661 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (1,420 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (1,184 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 43 (2,515 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (1,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (1,345 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 65 (3,847 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (986 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 6.00 (355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 6,750 (399,500 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,900 (290,007 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,550 (150,922 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 2,000 (118,370 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 800 (47,348 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,600 (331,437 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (59,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 120 (7,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (59,185 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 300 (17,756 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 600 (35,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 312,300 (18,483,525 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (852 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 480 (28,409 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 400 (23,674 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (7,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 225 (13,317 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 120 (7,102 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 400 (23,674 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 39 (2,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (1,036 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (17,756 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
59.185
MWK
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Welkom (South Africa) is 14% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,274,396 Kwacha
(R 21,532)
in Welkom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,120,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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