Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Australia are 92.3% higher than in Malawi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Australia are 147.5% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 590.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 145.7% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 121.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 333.1% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.87 $ (7.39 A$) |
16.48 $ (25.00 A$) |
+238.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.15 $ (51.80 A$) |
85.70 $ (130.00 A$) |
+151.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.93 $ (13.54 A$) |
9.89 $ (15.00 A$) |
+10.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.15 $ (1.74 A$) |
7.25 $ (11.00 A$) |
+530.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.68 $ (4.06 A$) |
7.91 $ (12.00 A$) |
+195.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.67 $ (4.05 A$) |
3.50 $ (5.31 A$) |
+30.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.81 $ (1.22 A$) |
2.67 $ (4.06 A$) |
+231.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.44 $ (0.67 A$) |
2.23 $ (3.38 A$) |
+402.8 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.51 $ (6.85 A$) |
5.82 $ (8.83 A$) |
+29.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.21 $ (1.83 A$) |
2.26 $ (3.42 A$) |
+87.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.19 A$) |
0.99 $ (1.50 A$) |
+26.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.35 $ (3.57 A$) |
4.02 $ (6.10 A$) |
+71.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.38 $ (6.65 A$) |
4.60 $ (6.98 A$) |
+5.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.89 $ (2.86 A$) |
3.89 $ (5.89 A$) |
+105.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.47 $ (3.75 A$) |
6.53 $ (9.91 A$) |
+164.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.23 $ (1.86 A$) |
1.45 $ (2.20 A$) |
+18.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.85 $ (1.28 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.83 A$) |
+42.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.11 $ (1.69 A$) |
1.40 $ (2.13 A$) |
+26.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.88 A$) |
1.98 $ (3.01 A$) |
+241.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (1.13 A$) |
1.11 $ (1.69 A$) |
+50.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.57 $ (0.86 A$) |
0.99 $ (1.50 A$) |
+73.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.48 A$) |
2.32 $ (3.51 A$) |
+629.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.56 $ (0.85 A$) |
1.70 $ (2.58 A$) |
+203.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (19.17 A$) |
13.18 $ (20.00 A$) |
+4.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.68 A$) |
4.94 $ (7.49 A$) |
+345.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.14 $ (3.25 A$) |
5.58 $ (8.46 A$) |
+160.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.59 $ (2.41 A$) |
29.67 $ (45.00 A$) |
+1,769.9 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.48 A$) |
3.30 $ (5.00 A$) |
+237.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (3.28 A$) |
110.90 $ (168.22 A$) |
+5,032.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.90 A$) |
3.63 $ (5.50 A$) |
+510.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (5.97 A$) |
2.76 $ (4.18 A$) |
-30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (9.28 A$) |
39.55 $ (60.00 A$) |
+546.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.26 $ (9.50 A$) |
4.73 $ (7.17 A$) |
-24.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (53,402.47 A$) |
27,755.53 $ (42,102.00 A$) |
-21.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (59,336.08 A$) |
21,964.13 $ (33,317.11 A$) |
-43.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (73.64 A$) |
215.62 $ (327.06 A$) |
+344.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.34 $ (15.69 A$) |
27.99 $ (42.46 A$) |
+170.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
123.21 $ (186.90 A$) |
55.33 $ (83.94 A$) |
-55.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
51.71 $ (78.44 A$) |
53.06 $ (80.48 A$) |
+2.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (22.51 A$) |
18.14 $ (27.52 A$) |
+22.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (5.99 A$) |
14.50 $ (22.00 A$) |
+267.1 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
358.38 $ (543.62 A$) |
1,599.08 $ (2,425.62 A$) |
+346.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (2,232.25 A$) |
12,705.88 $ (19,273.39 A$) |
+763.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
44.72 $ (67.83 A$) |
82.76 $ (125.54 A$) |
+85.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (52.69 A$) |
62.22 $ (94.37 A$) |
+79.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (89.03 A$) |
116.10 $ (176.10 A$) |
+97.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (106.76 A$) |
130.78 $ (198.38 A$) |
+85.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (305.14 A$) |
1,549.25 $ (2,350.04 A$) |
+670.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
91.46 $ (138.74 A$) |
1,210.06 $ (1,835.52 A$) |
+1,223.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (673.44 A$) |
2,456.56 $ (3,726.33 A$) |
+453.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
276.29 $ (419.10 A$) |
1,781.90 $ (2,702.94 A$) |
+544.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,485.58 A$) |
780.40 $ (1,183.78 A$) |
-20.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (69.69 A$) |
589.58 $ (894.32 A$) |
+1,183.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
338.13 $ (512.90 A$) |
3,624.84 $ (5,498.47 A$) |
+972.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 6.44 | |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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