- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- France
- Lilongwe
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lilongwe, Malawi compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 60% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,147 Kwacha (€3.78) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,884 Kwacha (€3.47) | €9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,150 Kwacha (€1.38) | €4.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 Kwacha (€0.89) | €1.55 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,080 Kwacha (€1.30) | €4.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 687 Kwacha (€0.83) | €2.50 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,433 Kwacha (€4.13) | €4.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,080 Kwacha (€1.30) | €2.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 475 Kwacha (€0.57) | €2.00 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 546 Kwacha (€0.66) | €3.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,524 Kwacha (€7) | €6.00 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 852 Kwacha (€1.02) | €2.00 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 425 Kwacha (€0.51) | €1.32 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 2% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 562,501 Kwacha (€677) | €800 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 469,407 Kwacha (€565) | €600 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,911 Kwacha (€35) | €125 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 508,065 Kwacha (€611) | €450 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 299,495 Kwacha (€360) | €350 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,487 Kwacha (€32) | €75 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34,101 Kwacha (€41) | €30 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 300,000 Kwacha (€361) | €364 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Kwacha (€120) | €116 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,500 Kwacha (€3.01) | €5.31 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 3% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 47,346 Kwacha (€57) | €100 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 33,033 Kwacha (€40) | €30 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 61,516 Kwacha (€74) | €70 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Kwacha (€66) | €100 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 27% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,833,330 Kwacha (€9,421) | €25,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 828 Kwacha (€1.00) | €1.43 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34,585 Kwacha (€42) | €45 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 33% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Kwacha (€3.61) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Kwacha (€4.81) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 8,897 Kwacha (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,600 Kwacha (€1.92) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,318 Kwacha (€2.79) | €3.75 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,083 Kwacha (€1.30) | €1.19 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250 Kwacha (€0.30) | €2.00 | - 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,250 Kwacha (€2.71) | €27 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 39% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,680 Kwacha (€14) | €41 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (€4.81) | €20 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,923 Kwacha (€24) | €26 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,535 Kwacha (€3.05) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,140 Kwacha (€1.37) | €2.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 798 Kwacha (€0.96) | €3.00 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Kwacha (€0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,500 Kwacha (€26) | €31 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 828 Kwacha (€1.00) | €8 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 31% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,723
(1,432,369 Kwacha)
in Lilongwe.
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