Cost of living
Zomba compared to Southern (Malawi)
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Overview comparison
ZombaSouthern (Malawi)
Consumer prices in Zomba are roughly 35% higher than in Southern (Malawi).
Cost of living
| Item | Zomba | Southern (Malawi) |
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| Total with rent one person | 399 | 747 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,481 | 1,443 |
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| Without rent one person | 293 | 362 |
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| Without rent one family | 915 | 1,117 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 170.51 | 236.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 371.21 | 367.06 |
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| Food person | 221 | 214 |
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| Food family | 474 | 613 |
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| Transport person | 43.25 | 64.33 |
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| Transport family | 113.99 | 169.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.27 years | 74.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zomba | Southern (Malawi) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.04 | 3.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.02 | 20.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.26 | 7.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 | 1.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.97 | 3.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.03 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zomba | Southern (Malawi) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 230.63 | 252.81 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.38 | 182.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 426.78 | 586.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 278.6 | 257.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.38 | 23.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.81 | 33.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.04 | 32.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zomba | Southern (Malawi) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.56 | 8.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,787 | 1,332 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 366 | 975 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 | 0.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.6% | 24.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.12 | 10.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 0.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zomba | Southern (Malawi) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.34 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.31 | 4.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.21 | 3.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.37 | 6.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.79 |
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Other
| Item | Zomba | Southern (Malawi) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.25 | 29.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.14 | 7 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.99 | 33.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.79 | 9.28 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.25 | 38.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.69 | 57.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 382.57 | 138.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 772 | 3,664 |
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