Cost of living in Borama is 6% lower than in Blantyre (without rent).
Rent in Borama is 22% cheaper than in Blantyre.
Cost of living including rent in Borama is 11% lower than in Blantyre.
Food in Borama is 8% more expensive than in Blantyre.
Transport in Borama is 72% cheaper than in Blantyre.
| Borama | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Borama | Blantyre | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.76 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.3 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.39 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.91 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.06 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.08 $ | 0.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.2 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ | 21.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.37 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.82 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 0.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.6 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 34.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.4 $ | 24.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 36.1 $ | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 249 $ | 285 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 53.8 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ | 469 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,001 $ | 10,628 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 406 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 404 $ | 604 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.7 % | 12.65 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 43.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.11 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Haircut | 58.6 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 61.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.5 $ | 35.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.9 $ | 378 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 629 $ | 607 $ |