- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Malawi
- Welkom
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Welkom, South Africa compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Welkom (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 45 (2,502 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 45 (2,474 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,500 Kwacha | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (625 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 500 Kwacha | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (2,224 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 15 (834 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (2,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (1,001 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.00 (278 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,500 (305,744 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,900 (272,391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,600 (311,303 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (55,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 13 (723 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (55,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 300 (16,677 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 600 (33,354 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 (17,360,727 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 480 (26,683 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 500 (27,795 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 | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (13,897 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 80 (4,447 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 (22,236 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (2,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,112 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
55.590
MWK
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Welkom (South Africa) is 7% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 2,097,841 Kwacha
(R 37,738)
in Welkom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,953,125 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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