Cost of living in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 45% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco)
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 56% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Agadir | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,832 Kwacha (28 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,742 Kwacha (22 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,304 Kwacha (8 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 993 Kwacha (5.78 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,321 Kwacha (8 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 826 Kwacha (4.81 Dirham) | 5.46 Dirham | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,806 Kwacha (22 Dirham) | 62 Dirham | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,837 Kwacha (11 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 Kwacha (3.40 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 649 Kwacha (3.78 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,005 Kwacha (35 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 972 Kwacha (5.66 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 511 Kwacha (2.97 Dirham) | 4.77 Dirham | - 38% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 30% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Agadir | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 624,942 Kwacha (3,640 Dirham) | 5,669 Dirham | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 428,651 Kwacha (2,497 Dirham) | 4,122 Dirham | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,069 Kwacha (169 Dirham) | 673 Dirham | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,338 Kwacha (2,804 Dirham) | 3,881 Dirham | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 278,755 Kwacha (1,624 Dirham) | 2,290 Dirham | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,526 Kwacha (149 Dirham) | 429 Dirham | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,390 Kwacha (224 Dirham) | 249 Dirham | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 344,333 Kwacha (2,006 Dirham) | 3,246 Dirham | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 93,503 Kwacha (545 Dirham) | 1,005 Dirham | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,978 Kwacha (17 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 36 Dirham | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 47% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,871 Kwacha (244 Dirham) | 325 Dirham | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,322 Kwacha (188 Dirham) | 430 Dirham | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,434 Kwacha (329 Dirham) | 456 Dirham | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,089 Kwacha (385 Dirham) | 700 Dirham | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 34% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,305,030 Kwacha (54,200 Dirham) | 253,721 Dirham | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 845 Kwacha (4.92 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 33,023 Kwacha (192 Dirham) | 145 Dirham | + 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 70 Dirham | - | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 69% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Agadir | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 Kwacha (15 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Kwacha (23 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (118 Dirham) | 207 Dirham | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 Kwacha (9 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | - 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,933 Kwacha (11 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (5.82 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 874 Kwacha (5.09 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 465 Kwacha (2.71 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,714 Kwacha (22 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 62% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Agadir | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,182 Kwacha (83 Dirham) | 171 Dirham | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (23 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 665 Dirham | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,396 Kwacha (136 Dirham) | 384 Dirham | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,019 Kwacha (18 Dirham) | 101 Dirham | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,286 Kwacha (7 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 905 Kwacha (5.27 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (1,747 Dirham) | 3,822 Dirham | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Kwacha (0.40 Dirham) | 1.34 Dirham | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,743 Kwacha (156 Dirham) | 371 Dirham | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,140 Kwacha (7 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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