Cost of living in Mulanje is 32% lower than in Kwekwe (without rent).
Rent in Mulanje is 31% cheaper than in Kwekwe.
Cost of living including rent in Mulanje is 32% lower than in Kwekwe.
Food in Mulanje is 36% cheaper than in Kwekwe.
Transport in Mulanje is 16% cheaper than in Kwekwe.
| Mulanje | Kwekwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mulanje | Kwekwe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.2 $ | 7.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.9 $ | 54.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.54 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.08 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.87 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.48 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.13 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.15 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.01 $ | 1.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.23 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.6 $ | 32.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 21 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.59 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.66 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.73 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.7 $ | 1.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.2 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.3 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.7 $ | 124 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 119 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 271 $ | 805 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 134 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 445 $ | 599 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,397 $ | 1,362 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 431 $ | 1,643 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 558 $ | 302 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.62 % | 15.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.5 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.81 $ | 9.91 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 6.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.6 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.8 $ | 18.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 368 $ | 247 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 828 $ | 8,757 $ |