Cost of Living in Malawi
Summary of cost of living in Malawi:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,791.2$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 515.0$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Malawi is, on average, 48.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Malawi is, on average, 87.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.95 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 21.62 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.56 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.35 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.94 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.85 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.85 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.45 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.90 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.31 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.37 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.54 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.44 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.10 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.55 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.32 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.14 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.64 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.37 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.98 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2.16 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.59 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.94 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.11 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.04 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,205.31 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,117.01 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 48.55 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.26 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.78 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.76 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.84 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 3.95 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 377.21 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,471.60 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 41.70 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.73 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 58.69 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 70.38 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 201.16 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 82.89 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 443.96 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 351.11 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 979.36 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 45.95 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 310.50 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? |
Prices in Malawi
This country had 146 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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