Cost of living
Central Region (Malawi) compared to Neno
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Overview comparison
Central Region (Malawi)Neno
Consumer prices in Neno are roughly 59% higher than in Central Region (Malawi).
Cost of living
| Item | Central Region (Malawi) | Neno |
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| Total with rent one person | 518 | 564 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,562 | 1,142 |
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| Without rent one person | 266 | 330 |
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| Without rent one family | 667 | 914 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 219.34 | 265.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 488.92 | 339.84 |
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| Food person | 195 | 195 |
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| Food family | 409 | 637 |
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| Transport person | 37.8 | 35.12 |
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| Transport family | 87.25 | 83.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.48 years | 66.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Region (Malawi) | Neno |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.47 | 4.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.49 | 18.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3 | 4.79 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.03 | 0.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 2.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.69 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Region (Malawi) | Neno |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.27 | 285.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.6 | 131.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 473.72 | 333.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 398.67 | 216.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 14.11 | 32.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.23 | 58.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 35.3 | 50.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Region (Malawi) | Neno |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.11 | 10.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 689 | 9,811 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,031 | 426 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 | 1.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.08% | 12.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.52 | 13.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Region (Malawi) | Neno |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.42 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.21 | 10.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.1 | 3.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.06 | 4.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.67 | 1.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Central Region (Malawi) | Neno |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.62 | 31.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.1 | 2.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.36 | 17.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.56 | 3.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.38 | 23.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 38.34 | 44.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 224.26 | 282.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 579 | 2,115 |
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