- 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 48 (2,554 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 45 (2,393 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,500 Kwacha | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 11 (605 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 500 Kwacha | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 40 (2,151 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 15 (807 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 (2,689 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (860 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 7 (350 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 (295,782 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 4,900 (263,515 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 (301,160 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,000 (53,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 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 (53,779 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 300 (16,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 600 (32,267 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 (16,795,052 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (753 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 480 (25,814 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 (21,511 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 (6,453 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Welkom (South Africa) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 225 (12,100 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 120 (6,453 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 (21,511 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 39 (2,097 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 18 (941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 15 (807 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2017.
Exchange rate:
53.779
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 930,979 Kwacha
(R 17,311)
in Welkom
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
872,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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