Cost of living
Dowa compared to Central (Malawi)
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Overview comparison
DowaCentral (Malawi)
Consumer prices in Dowa are roughly 65% higher than in Central (Malawi).
Cost of living
| Item | Dowa | Central (Malawi) |
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| Total with rent one person | 609 | 526 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,414 | 1,503 |
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| Without rent one person | 280 | 210 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,000 | 669 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 230.28 | 157.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 351.12 | 574.29 |
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| Food person | 217 | 189 |
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| Food family | 447 | 373 |
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| Transport person | 27.84 | 36 |
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| Transport family | 75.91 | 115.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.85 years | 72.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dowa | Central (Malawi) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.18 | 2.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.72 | 17.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.98 | 2.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 | 7.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.94 | 1.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 0.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dowa | Central (Malawi) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.69 | 183.87 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.92 | 119.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 414.76 | 428.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.5 | 480.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.04 | 13.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.6 | 24.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.99 | 29.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dowa | Central (Malawi) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.04 | 9.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 12,465 | 615 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 613 | 891 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.16 | 1.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.03% | 3.79% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.15 | 12.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dowa | Central (Malawi) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 0.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.07 | 1.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.67 | 3.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.91 | 3.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.5 | 4.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Dowa | Central (Malawi) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.62 | 55.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.41 | 4.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.67 | 33.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.57 | 3.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.7 | 35.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 43.3 | 33.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 367.79 | 271.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,884 | 755 |
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