Cost of living in Xai-Xai is 62% higher than in Zomba (without rent).
Rent in Xai-Xai is 186% more expensive than in Zomba.
Cost of living including rent in Xai-Xai is 110% higher than in Zomba.
Food in Xai-Xai is 66% more expensive than in Zomba.
Transport in Xai-Xai is 46% more expensive than in Zomba.
| Xai-Xai | Zomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Xai-Xai | Zomba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.9 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.44 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 0.88 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.9 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.36 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.25 $ | 6.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.3 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.58 $ | 1.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 34.1 $ | 19.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.9 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.57 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.2 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.73 $ | 0.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.9 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.2 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
132 $ | 28.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 321 $ | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 765 $ | 272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 579 $ | 205 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,246 $ | 444 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,590 $ | 10,468 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,526 $ | 429 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 281 $ | 551 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.84 % | 12.7 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.9 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.07 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Haircut | 6.77 $ | 3.04 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.4 $ | 59.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.2 $ | 33.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 271 $ | 366 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,510 $ | 866 $ |