Cost of living in Nador is 18% lower than in Lilongwe (without rent).
Rent in Nador is 36% cheaper than in Lilongwe.
Cost of living including rent in Nador is 26% lower than in Lilongwe.
Food in Nador is 10% cheaper than in Lilongwe.
Transport in Nador is 65% cheaper than in Lilongwe.
| Nador | Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nador | Lilongwe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.66 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.4 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.69 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.88 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.7 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.65 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.22 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.61 $ | 6.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.7 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.21 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.89 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.59 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.7 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.7 $ | 49.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 113 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 346 $ | 202 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 375 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 527 $ | 363 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,117 $ | 10,490 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 336 $ | 589 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 365 $ | 278 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.01 % | 12.6 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.14 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Haircut | 3.13 $ | 3.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.2 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.8 $ | 23 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 51.9 $ | 350 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,059 $ | 2,358 $ |