- 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 (2,489 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 45 (2,461 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,500 Kwacha | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (622 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 500 Kwacha | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (2,212 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 15 (830 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 (2,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (996 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 5.00 (277 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 (304,195 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,900 (271,010 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 (309,725 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (55,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 13 (719 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (55,308 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 300 (16,592 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 600 (33,185 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 (17,272,720 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (774 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 480 (26,548 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 (27,654 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 (13,827 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 80 (4,425 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 (22,123 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (2,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 20 (1,106 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:
55.308
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 909,048 Kwacha
(R 16,436)
in Welkom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
849,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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