Cost of living in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Prague (Czech Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Prague | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Kč (17,390 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 192 Kč (14,201 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 Kč (7,389 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Kč (2,106 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 80 Kč (5,949 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 Kč (5,380 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 176 Kč (13,041 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36 Kč (2,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Kč (4,442 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (1,895 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 160 Kč (11,871 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 Kč (3,116 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Kč (2,072 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 132% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Prague | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,789 Kč (3,166,338 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,528 Kč (2,333,038 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,523 Kč (408,735 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,263 Kč (1,943,468 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,550 Kč (1,446,666 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,955 Kč (292,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 537 Kč (39,744 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,353 Kč (914,144 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,046 Kč (299,410 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 332 Kč (24,582 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 242 Kč (17,899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Prague | Zomba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,080 Kč (153,915 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,288 Kč (95,340 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,382 Kč (176,282 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,332 Kč (246,565 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Prague | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,875 Kč (59,708,261 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 Kč (2,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (40,462 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 307 Kč (22,706 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Prague | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 Kč (13,455 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 195 Kč (14,465 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,224 Kč (90,573 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 167 Kč (12,345 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 Kč (7,097 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86 Kč (6,355 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Kč (4,780 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 Kč (5,195 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Kč (35,177 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Prague (Czech Republic) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Prague | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 702 Kč (51,930 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 504 Kč (37,309 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,580 Kč (190,886 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,180 Kč (87,344 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 184 Kč (13,588 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 76 Kč (5,642 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 Kč (3,968 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,378 Kč (1,211,984 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.41 Kč (252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,563 Kč (115,676 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 157 Kč (11,592 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 436 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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