Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 488.2% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 134.6% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 117.2% higher than in Malawi | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (6.92 C$) |
17.87 $ (25.00 C$) |
+261.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
21.62 $ (30.25 C$) |
71.49 $ (100.00 C$) |
+230.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.56 $ (11.97 C$) |
10.72 $ (15.00 C$) |
+25.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.22 $ (1.71 C$) |
5.72 $ (8.00 C$) |
+367.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.96 $ (4.13 C$) |
5.72 $ (8.00 C$) |
+93.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.85 $ (3.99 C$) |
3.75 $ (5.24 C$) |
+31.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.19 C$) |
2.07 $ (2.89 C$) |
+143.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.44 $ (0.61 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.35 C$) |
+283.9 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.03 $ (1.44 C$) |
2.20 $ (3.08 C$) |
+113.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.17 $ (1.64 C$) |
2.38 $ (3.33 C$) |
+102.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (1.00 C$) |
1.66 $ (2.32 C$) |
+131.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.31 $ (3.23 C$) |
3.47 $ (4.85 C$) |
+50.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (4.72 C$) |
5.01 $ (7.01 C$) |
+48.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.15 C$) |
5.42 $ (7.58 C$) |
+252.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
2.44 $ (3.42 C$) |
6.78 $ (9.48 C$) |
+177.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.54 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.61 C$) |
+69.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.83 $ (1.16 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.91 C$) |
-21.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.41 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.44 C$) |
+72.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.77 C$) |
1.83 $ (2.56 C$) |
+230.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.87 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.69 C$) |
+95.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.86 C$) |
1.18 $ (1.64 C$) |
+91.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.32 $ (0.44 C$) |
2.55 $ (3.57 C$) |
+704.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.14 $ (1.60 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.45 C$) |
+53.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (17.68 C$) |
12.87 $ (18.00 C$) |
+1.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.34 C$) |
2.88 $ (4.02 C$) |
+201.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.98 $ (2.77 C$) |
3.22 $ (4.51 C$) |
+62.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.32 C$) |
14.30 $ (20.00 C$) |
+502.1 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.37 C$) |
2.50 $ (3.50 C$) |
+156.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (3.02 C$) |
74.71 $ (104.50 C$) |
+3,357.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.83 C$) |
3.22 $ (4.50 C$) |
+441.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.94 $ (5.51 C$) |
2.41 $ (3.37 C$) |
-38.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
6.11 $ (8.55 C$) |
25.02 $ (35.00 C$) |
+309.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.59 $ (2.23 C$) |
1.10 $ (1.54 C$) |
-31.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
35,205.31 $ (49,243.42 C$) |
25,022.34 $ (35,000.00 C$) |
-28.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
39,117.01 $ (54,714.92 C$) |
19,488.27 $ (27,259.21 C$) |
-50.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
48.55 $ (67.90 C$) |
149.30 $ (208.83 C$) |
+207.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
10.26 $ (14.35 C$) |
43.86 $ (61.35 C$) |
+327.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
71.78 $ (100.40 C$) |
61.16 $ (85.55 C$) |
-14.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
44.76 $ (62.60 C$) |
42.11 $ (58.91 C$) |
-5.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.84 $ (20.76 C$) |
18.43 $ (25.77 C$) |
+24.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
? (? C$) |
11.31 $ (15.82 C$) |
|
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
377.21 $ (527.62 C$) |
774.78 $ (1,083.72 C$) |
+105.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
1,471.60 $ (2,058.40 C$) |
13,678.33 $ (19,132.56 C$) |
+829.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
41.70 $ (58.33 C$) |
54.80 $ (76.66 C$) |
+31.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
34.73 $ (48.58 C$) |
40.41 $ (56.52 C$) |
+16.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (82.10 C$) |
86.67 $ (121.22 C$) |
+47.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (98.45 C$) |
104.48 $ (146.14 C$) |
+48.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
201.16 $ (281.38 C$) |
1,317.10 $ (1,842.30 C$) |
+554.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
82.89 $ (115.94 C$) |
1,144.76 $ (1,601.23 C$) |
+1,281.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
443.96 $ (620.99 C$) |
2,068.94 $ (2,893.93 C$) |
+366.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
351.11 $ (491.12 C$) |
1,816.23 $ (2,540.46 C$) |
+417.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,499.99 $ (2,098.11 C$) |
466.72 $ (652.83 C$) |
-68.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
36.84 $ (51.53 C$) |
380.53 $ (532.27 C$) |
+932.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (434.31 C$) |
2,909.58 $ (4,069.77 C$) |
+837.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? | 5.58 | |
| Last update: | 12 April 2025 | 30 November 2025 | |
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