- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Malawi
- Welkom
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Welkom, South Africa compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Welkom (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 52 (2,744 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 45 (2,363 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 34 (1,779 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (593 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 24 (1,275 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (1,062 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 43 (2,257 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (1,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 20 (1,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 23 (1,207 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 65 (3,452 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 17 (885 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 8 (400 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 (358,492 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,900 (260,238 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,550 (135,430 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 (106,220 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 708 (37,606 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 5,600 (297,415 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (53,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 95 (5,019 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 (53,110 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 300 (15,933 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 600 (31,866 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 (16,586,208 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (775 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 480 (25,493 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 (21,244 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 (6,373 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 225 (11,950 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 120 (6,373 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 (21,244 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 39 (2,071 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (929 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (797 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 (15,933 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
53.110
MWK
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Welkom (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 1,229,734 Kwacha
(R 23,155)
in Welkom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,130,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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