Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 71.3% higher than in Malawi (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 107.3% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 395.8% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 105.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 77.4% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 329.4% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.87 $ (4.51 €) |
14.03 $ (13.00 €) |
+188.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.15 $ (31.63 €) |
66.93 $ (62.00 €) |
+96.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.93 $ (8.27 €) |
10.80 $ (10.00 €) |
+21.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.15 $ (1.06 €) |
4.32 $ (4.00 €) |
+275.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.68 $ (2.48 €) |
4.32 $ (4.00 €) |
+61.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.67 $ (2.48 €) |
3.62 $ (3.35 €) |
+35.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.81 $ (0.75 €) |
2.94 $ (2.72 €) |
+264.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.44 $ (0.41 €) |
2.62 $ (2.43 €) |
+491.6 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
4.51 $ (4.18 €) |
4.27 $ (3.95 €) |
-5.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.21 $ (1.12 €) |
1.93 $ (1.79 €) |
+59.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (0.72 €) |
1.34 $ (1.25 €) |
+72.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.35 $ (2.18 €) |
3.60 $ (3.33 €) |
+52.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.38 $ (4.06 €) |
6.16 $ (5.70 €) |
+40.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.89 $ (1.75 €) |
7.21 $ (6.68 €) |
+282.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.47 $ (2.29 €) |
7.90 $ (7.31 €) |
+219.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.23 $ (1.14 €) |
1.28 $ (1.19 €) |
+4.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.85 $ (0.78 €) |
0.65 $ (0.60 €) |
-23.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.11 $ (1.03 €) |
1.00 $ (0.92 €) |
-10.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.54 €) |
1.49 $ (1.38 €) |
+156.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.74 $ (0.69 €) |
0.73 $ (0.68 €) |
-1.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.57 $ (0.53 €) |
0.78 $ (0.73 €) |
+37.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.29 €) |
2.01 $ (1.86 €) |
+531.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.56 $ (0.52 €) |
0.92 $ (0.85 €) |
+64.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (11.71 €) |
6.47 $ (5.99 €) |
-48.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.11 $ (1.03 €) |
0.93 $ (0.86 €) |
-16.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.14 $ (1.99 €) |
1.56 $ (1.44 €) |
-27.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.59 $ (1.47 €) |
8.85 $ (8.20 €) |
+458.0 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (0.90 €) |
3.24 $ (3.00 €) |
+231.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (2.00 €) |
52.90 $ (49.00 €) |
+2,348.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.55 €) |
4.86 $ (4.50 €) |
+718.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (3.65 €) |
3.65 $ (3.38 €) |
-7.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (5.66 €) |
32.39 $ (30.00 €) |
+429.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.26 $ (5.80 €) |
7.16 $ (6.64 €) |
+14.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (32,610.04 €) |
29,343.12 $ (27,180.00 €) |
-16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (36,233.38 €) |
29,803.54 $ (27,606.49 €) |
-23.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (44.97 €) |
323.82 $ (299.95 €) |
+567.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.34 $ (9.58 €) |
30.89 $ (28.62 €) |
+198.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
123.21 $ (114.13 €) |
49.71 $ (46.05 €) |
-59.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
51.71 $ (47.90 €) |
36.64 $ (33.94 €) |
-29.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (13.75 €) |
22.37 $ (20.72 €) |
+50.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (3.66 €) |
12.96 $ (12.00 €) |
+227.9 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
358.38 $ (331.96 €) |
433.30 $ (401.36 €) |
+20.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (1,363.11 €) |
13,044.06 $ (12,082.48 €) |
+786.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
44.72 $ (41.42 €) |
85.54 $ (79.24 €) |
+91.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (32.17 €) |
40.89 $ (37.88 €) |
+17.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (54.37 €) |
92.03 $ (85.24 €) |
+56.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (65.20 €) |
122.72 $ (113.67 €) |
+74.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (186.34 €) |
997.03 $ (923.53 €) |
+395.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
91.46 $ (84.72 €) |
755.54 $ (699.84 €) |
+726.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (411.23 €) |
1,859.79 $ (1,722.69 €) |
+318.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
276.29 $ (255.92 €) |
1,409.61 $ (1,305.70 €) |
+410.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (907.16 €) |
579.60 $ (536.87 €) |
-40.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (42.56 €) |
472.74 $ (437.89 €) |
+928.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
338.13 $ (313.20 €) |
3,009.51 $ (2,787.65 €) |
+790.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 3.98 | |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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