Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 145.0% higher than in Malawi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 269.2% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 1,286.1% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 116.1% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 142.1% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 239.0% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (6.50 S$) |
10.65 $ (14.00 S$) |
+115.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
21.62 $ (28.41 S$) |
76.10 $ (100.00 S$) |
+251.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.56 $ (11.25 S$) |
7.61 $ (10.00 S$) |
-11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.35 $ (1.77 S$) |
9.13 $ (12.00 S$) |
+578.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 $ (3.86 S$) |
9.13 $ (12.00 S$) |
+210.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.85 $ (3.75 S$) |
4.77 $ (6.27 S$) |
+67.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.12 S$) |
1.73 $ (2.27 S$) |
+102.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.59 S$) |
1.23 $ (1.62 S$) |
+172.3 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.90 $ (5.13 S$) |
10.88 $ (14.30 S$) |
+178.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.54 S$) |
2.05 $ (2.69 S$) |
+74.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (0.94 S$) |
1.29 $ (1.70 S$) |
+80.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.31 $ (3.03 S$) |
3.26 $ (4.29 S$) |
+41.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (4.43 S$) |
8.18 $ (10.75 S$) |
+142.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.02 S$) |
4.84 $ (6.36 S$) |
+214.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.44 $ (3.21 S$) |
9.42 $ (12.37 S$) |
+285.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.45 S$) |
1.94 $ (2.55 S$) |
+76.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.02 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.76 S$) |
+72.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.33 S$) |
1.95 $ (2.56 S$) |
+92.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.73 S$) |
1.26 $ (1.65 S$) |
+127.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.81 S$) |
1.11 $ (1.46 S$) |
+79.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.81 S$) |
1.02 $ (1.33 S$) |
+65.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.42 S$) |
1.83 $ (2.40 S$) |
+475.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (1.50 S$) |
1.50 $ (1.98 S$) |
+31.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (16.61 S$) |
22.83 $ (30.00 S$) |
+80.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.25 S$) |
4.17 $ (5.48 S$) |
+337.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (2.60 S$) |
5.23 $ (6.87 S$) |
+164.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.12 S$) |
12.94 $ (17.00 S$) |
+444.7 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.28 S$) |
1.52 $ (2.00 S$) |
+55.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (2.84 S$) |
91.32 $ (120.00 S$) |
+4,125.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.78 S$) |
3.50 $ (4.60 S$) |
+489.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (5.17 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.61 S$) |
-68.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (8.04 S$) |
15.83 $ (20.80 S$) |
+158.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.04 $ (7.93 S$) |
8.26 $ (10.86 S$) |
+36.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (46,262.59 S$) |
136,977.96 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+289.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (51,402.88 S$) |
121,664.02 $ (159,876.26 S$) |
+211.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (63.79 S$) |
158.17 $ (207.85 S$) |
+225.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.26 $ (13.49 S$) |
17.62 $ (23.16 S$) |
+71.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
71.78 $ (94.32 S$) |
36.89 $ (48.47 S$) |
-48.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
44.76 $ (58.81 S$) |
109.28 $ (143.60 S$) |
+144.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (19.50 S$) |
11.97 $ (15.72 S$) |
-19.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (5.19 S$) |
11.41 $ (15.00 S$) |
+188.9 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.21 $ (495.68 S$) |
1,129.00 $ (1,483.60 S$) |
+199.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (1,933.80 S$) |
28,215.77 $ (37,077.78 S$) |
+1,817.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.70 $ (54.80 S$) |
78.03 $ (102.53 S$) |
+87.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (45.64 S$) |
43.90 $ (57.69 S$) |
+26.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (77.13 S$) |
102.16 $ (134.24 S$) |
+74.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (92.49 S$) |
116.86 $ (153.57 S$) |
+66.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (264.35 S$) |
3,097.05 $ (4,069.77 S$) |
+1,439.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
82.89 $ (108.92 S$) |
2,224.99 $ (2,923.81 S$) |
+2,584.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (583.40 S$) |
5,989.78 $ (7,871.05 S$) |
+1,249.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
351.11 $ (461.39 S$) |
3,646.27 $ (4,791.49 S$) |
+938.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,286.96 S$) |
2,090.85 $ (2,747.54 S$) |
+113.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (60.38 S$) |
1,366.10 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+2,873.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (408.02 S$) |
3,885.28 $ (5,105.56 S$) |
+1,151.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 3.23 | |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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