Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 85.8% higher than in Malawi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 130.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 499.6% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 132.1% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 129.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 395.6% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (7.71 A$) |
16.03 $ (25.00 A$) |
+224.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
21.62 $ (33.72 A$) |
76.96 $ (120.00 A$) |
+255.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.56 $ (13.35 A$) |
9.62 $ (15.00 A$) |
+12.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.35 $ (2.10 A$) |
6.41 $ (10.00 A$) |
+376.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 $ (4.58 A$) |
7.05 $ (11.00 A$) |
+140.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.85 $ (4.44 A$) |
3.44 $ (5.36 A$) |
+20.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.33 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.06 A$) |
+205.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.71 A$) |
2.14 $ (3.34 A$) |
+374.1 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.90 $ (6.08 A$) |
5.73 $ (8.93 A$) |
+46.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.83 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.42 A$) |
+87.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (1.12 A$) |
0.93 $ (1.44 A$) |
+29.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.31 $ (3.60 A$) |
4.24 $ (6.61 A$) |
+83.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (5.26 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.25 A$) |
+18.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.40 A$) |
3.79 $ (5.91 A$) |
+146.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.44 $ (3.81 A$) |
6.23 $ (9.71 A$) |
+154.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.72 A$) |
1.43 $ (2.22 A$) |
+29.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.21 A$) |
1.23 $ (1.92 A$) |
+58.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.57 A$) |
1.31 $ (2.04 A$) |
+29.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.86 A$) |
1.92 $ (2.99 A$) |
+246.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.97 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.71 A$) |
+77.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.96 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
+55.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.50 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.40 A$) |
+586.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (1.78 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+29.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (19.71 A$) |
12.83 $ (20.00 A$) |
+1.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.49 A$) |
4.40 $ (6.85 A$) |
+360.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (3.09 A$) |
4.87 $ (7.59 A$) |
+146.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.70 A$) |
30.78 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,196.3 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.52 A$) |
2.89 $ (4.50 A$) |
+195.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (3.37 A$) |
96.20 $ (150.00 A$) |
+4,351.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.93 A$) |
3.85 $ (6.00 A$) |
+548.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (6.14 A$) |
2.79 $ (4.35 A$) |
-29.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (9.53 A$) |
37.20 $ (58.00 A$) |
+508.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.04 $ (9.41 A$) |
4.45 $ (6.93 A$) |
-26.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (54,894.23 A$) |
28,489.80 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-19.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (60,993.59 A$) |
22,438.72 $ (34,987.80 A$) |
-42.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (75.70 A$) |
173.84 $ (271.07 A$) |
+258.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.26 $ (16.00 A$) |
26.46 $ (41.26 A$) |
+157.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
71.78 $ (111.92 A$) |
52.27 $ (81.50 A$) |
-27.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
44.76 $ (69.79 A$) |
46.94 $ (73.19 A$) |
+4.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (23.14 A$) |
16.55 $ (25.81 A$) |
+11.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (6.16 A$) |
14.11 $ (22.00 A$) |
+257.1 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.21 $ (588.16 A$) |
1,559.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+313.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (2,294.60 A$) |
12,483.75 $ (19,465.42 A$) |
+748.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.70 $ (65.02 A$) |
70.95 $ (110.64 A$) |
+70.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (54.16 A$) |
50.61 $ (78.91 A$) |
+45.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (91.52 A$) |
101.01 $ (157.50 A$) |
+72.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (109.75 A$) |
109.16 $ (170.21 A$) |
+55.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (313.67 A$) |
1,367.08 $ (2,131.64 A$) |
+579.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
82.89 $ (129.24 A$) |
1,083.46 $ (1,689.40 A$) |
+1,207.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (692.25 A$) |
2,310.82 $ (3,603.16 A$) |
+420.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
351.11 $ (547.48 A$) |
1,709.25 $ (2,665.16 A$) |
+386.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,527.08 A$) |
622.77 $ (971.06 A$) |
-36.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (71.64 A$) |
464.52 $ (724.31 A$) |
+911.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (484.15 A$) |
3,552.78 $ (5,539.71 A$) |
+1,044.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 6.36 | |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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