Cost of living
Chikwawa compared to Central Region (Malawi)
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Overview comparison
ChikwawaCentral Region (Malawi)
Consumer prices in Chikwawa are roughly 56% higher than in Central Region (Malawi).
Cost of living
| Item | Chikwawa | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Total with rent one person | 570 | 518 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,383 | 1,562 |
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| Without rent one person | 322 | 266 |
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| Without rent one family | 836 | 667 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 216.94 | 219.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 412.2 | 488.92 |
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| Food person | 218 | 195 |
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| Food family | 574 | 409 |
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| Transport person | 24.79 | 37.8 |
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| Transport family | 106.77 | 87.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.56 years | 84.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chikwawa | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.77 | 3.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.5 | 14.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 7.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.2 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chikwawa | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 294.09 | 178.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 104.03 | 150.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 426.93 | 473.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 213.01 | 398.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.99 | 14.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.22 | 17.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.48 | 35.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chikwawa | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.27 | 8.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,556 | 689 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 532 | 1,031 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 | 1.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.92% | 4.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.79 | 16.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chikwawa | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.36 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.46 | 3.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.95 | 4.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.79 | 5.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Chikwawa | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.8 | 41.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.51 | 3.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.18 | 31.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.8 | 3.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.69 | 31.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.61 | 38.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 284.32 | 224.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,097 | 579 |
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