Cost of living in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 11% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,832 Kwacha (3,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,742 Kwacha (2,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,304 Kwacha (1,015 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 993 Kwacha (773 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,321 Kwacha (1,028 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 826 Kwacha (643 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,806 Kwacha (2,963 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,837 Kwacha (1,430 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 Kwacha (454 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 649 Kwacha (505 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,005 Kwacha (4,674 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 972 Kwacha (757 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 511 Kwacha (398 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 20% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Lilongwe (Malawi) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 624,942 Kwacha (486,437 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 428,651 Kwacha (333,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,069 Kwacha (22,627 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 481,338 Kwacha (374,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 278,755 Kwacha (216,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,526 Kwacha (19,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,390 Kwacha (29,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 344,333 Kwacha (268,019 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 93,503 Kwacha (72,780 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,978 Kwacha (2,318 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Lilongwe (Malawi) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,871 Kwacha (32,591 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,322 Kwacha (25,158 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,434 Kwacha (43,927 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,089 Kwacha (51,442 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,305,030 Kwacha (7,242,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 845 Kwacha (657 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 33,023 Kwacha (25,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 14% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,499 Kwacha (1,946 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Kwacha (3,113 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (15,716 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 Kwacha (1,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,933 Kwacha (1,505 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (778 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 874 Kwacha (680 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 465 Kwacha (362 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,714 Kwacha (2,891 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Lilongwe (Malawi) is about the same as in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Lilongwe | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,182 Kwacha (11,039 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (3,113 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 (18,210 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,019 Kwacha (2,350 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,286 Kwacha (1,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 905 Kwacha (704 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (233,512 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Kwacha (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,743 Kwacha (20,816 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,140 Kwacha (887 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
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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