Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 80.1% higher than in Malawi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 125.8% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 500.2% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 135.5% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 119.4% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 304.7% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (6.87 C$) |
18.00 $ (25.00 C$) |
+263.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
21.62 $ (30.03 C$) |
72.01 $ (100.00 C$) |
+233.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.56 $ (11.89 C$) |
10.80 $ (15.00 C$) |
+26.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.35 $ (1.87 C$) |
5.76 $ (8.00 C$) |
+328.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 $ (4.08 C$) |
5.76 $ (8.00 C$) |
+96.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.85 $ (3.96 C$) |
3.74 $ (5.19 C$) |
+31.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.18 C$) |
2.08 $ (2.89 C$) |
+144.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.63 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.34 C$) |
+272.6 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.90 $ (5.42 C$) |
8.41 $ (11.68 C$) |
+115.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.63 C$) |
2.42 $ (3.37 C$) |
+106.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (0.99 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.29 C$) |
+130.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.31 $ (3.21 C$) |
3.48 $ (4.83 C$) |
+50.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (4.69 C$) |
5.11 $ (7.10 C$) |
+51.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.14 C$) |
5.48 $ (7.61 C$) |
+256.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.44 $ (3.39 C$) |
6.71 $ (9.32 C$) |
+174.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.53 C$) |
1.88 $ (2.61 C$) |
+70.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.08 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-16.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.40 C$) |
1.73 $ (2.40 C$) |
+71.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.77 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
+236.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.86 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
+94.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.85 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.67 C$) |
+95.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.44 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
+696.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (1.59 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.50 C$) |
+57.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (17.55 C$) |
12.96 $ (18.00 C$) |
+2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.33 C$) |
2.94 $ (4.08 C$) |
+207.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (2.75 C$) |
3.29 $ (4.56 C$) |
+66.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.30 C$) |
14.40 $ (20.00 C$) |
+506.5 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.36 C$) |
2.52 $ (3.50 C$) |
+158.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (3.00 C$) |
76.33 $ (106.00 C$) |
+3,432.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.82 C$) |
3.28 $ (4.55 C$) |
+451.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (5.47 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
-35.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (8.49 C$) |
28.03 $ (38.93 C$) |
+358.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.04 $ (8.38 C$) |
4.37 $ (6.08 C$) |
-27.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (48,887.85 C$) |
24,468.37 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-30.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (54,319.83 C$) |
20,203.40 $ (28,055.45 C$) |
-48.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (67.41 C$) |
147.78 $ (205.21 C$) |
+204.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.26 $ (14.25 C$) |
45.11 $ (62.64 C$) |
+339.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
71.78 $ (99.67 C$) |
61.00 $ (84.71 C$) |
-15.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
44.76 $ (62.15 C$) |
42.33 $ (58.78 C$) |
-5.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (20.61 C$) |
17.40 $ (24.16 C$) |
+17.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (5.49 C$) |
11.34 $ (15.75 C$) |
+187.1 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.21 $ (523.81 C$) |
803.91 $ (1,116.35 C$) |
+113.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (2,043.53 C$) |
11,918.93 $ (16,551.23 C$) |
+709.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.70 $ (57.91 C$) |
55.24 $ (76.71 C$) |
+32.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (48.23 C$) |
41.04 $ (56.99 C$) |
+18.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (81.50 C$) |
87.61 $ (121.66 C$) |
+49.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (97.74 C$) |
106.54 $ (147.94 C$) |
+51.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (279.35 C$) |
1,328.32 $ (1,844.57 C$) |
+560.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
82.89 $ (115.10 C$) |
1,183.19 $ (1,643.03 C$) |
+1,327.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (616.51 C$) |
2,125.16 $ (2,951.10 C$) |
+378.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
351.11 $ (487.58 C$) |
1,840.13 $ (2,555.29 C$) |
+424.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,359.99 C$) |
619.21 $ (859.87 C$) |
-36.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (63.80 C$) |
433.29 $ (601.69 C$) |
+843.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (431.18 C$) |
2,836.93 $ (3,939.50 C$) |
+813.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 6.36 | |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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