Cost of living in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 21% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 33% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Ahvaz | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,832 Kwacha (﷼ 117,160) | ﷼ 215,306 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,742 Kwacha (﷼ 90,717) | ﷼ 151,613 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,304 Kwacha (﷼ 31,612) | ﷼ 68,696 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 993 Kwacha (﷼ 24,073) | ﷼ 31,203 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,321 Kwacha (﷼ 32,033) | ﷼ 84,308 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 826 Kwacha (﷼ 20,018) | ﷼ 40,000 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,806 Kwacha (﷼ 92,284) | ﷼ 102,857 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,837 Kwacha (﷼ 44,546) | ﷼ 61,111 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 Kwacha (﷼ 14,138) | ﷼ 34,444 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 649 Kwacha (﷼ 15,741) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,005 Kwacha (﷼ 145,602) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 972 Kwacha (﷼ 23,573) | ﷼ 52,632 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 511 Kwacha (﷼ 12,382) | - | - | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 25% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Ahvaz | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 624,942 Kwacha (﷼ 15,152,414) | ﷼ 40,000,000 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 428,651 Kwacha (﷼ 10,393,120) | ﷼ 25,000,000 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,069 Kwacha (﷼ 704,815) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,338 Kwacha (﷼ 11,670,575) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 278,755 Kwacha (﷼ 6,758,725) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,526 Kwacha (﷼ 618,899) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,390 Kwacha (﷼ 930,816) | ﷼ 600,000 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 344,333 Kwacha (﷼ 8,348,737) | ﷼ 21,428,600 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 93,503 Kwacha (﷼ 2,267,072) | ﷼ 8,066,670 | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,978 Kwacha (﷼ 72,197) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 49% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Ahvaz | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,871 Kwacha (﷼ 1,015,209) | ﷼ 1,336,730 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,322 Kwacha (﷼ 783,680) | ﷼ 2,302,720 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,434 Kwacha (﷼ 1,368,305) | ﷼ 2,869,160 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,089 Kwacha (﷼ 1,602,401) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 4% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Ahvaz | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,305,030 Kwacha (﷼ 225,610,802) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 845 Kwacha (﷼ 20,477) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 33,023 Kwacha (﷼ 800,677) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 18% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Ahvaz | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 Kwacha (﷼ 60,602) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Kwacha (﷼ 96,984) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (﷼ 489,553) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 Kwacha (﷼ 38,794) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,933 Kwacha (﷼ 46,865) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (﷼ 24,246) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 874 Kwacha (﷼ 21,192) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 465 Kwacha (﷼ 11,263) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,714 Kwacha (﷼ 90,053) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 32% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Ahvaz | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,182 Kwacha (﷼ 343,856) | ﷼ 500,000 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (﷼ 96,984) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,396 Kwacha (﷼ 567,252) | ﷼ 750,000 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,019 Kwacha (﷼ 73,201) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,286 Kwacha (﷼ 31,174) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 905 Kwacha (﷼ 21,944) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (﷼ 7,273,834) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Kwacha (﷼ 1,665) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,743 Kwacha (﷼ 648,423) | ﷼ 556,075 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,140 Kwacha (﷼ 27,636) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2024.
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