- 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 | 3,810 Kwacha (€4.73) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,776 Kwacha (€3.44) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,165 Kwacha (€1.45) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 710 Kwacha (€0.88) | €1.68 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kwacha (€1.36) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 293 Kwacha (€0.36) | €3.00 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,420 Kwacha (€3.00) | €4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,144 Kwacha (€1.42) | €2.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 499 Kwacha (€0.62) | €3.00 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 339 Kwacha (€0.42) | €3.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,661 Kwacha (€7) | €6.00 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 850 Kwacha (€1.05) | €2.00 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 305 Kwacha (€0.38) | €0.98 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 5% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 580,273 Kwacha (€720) | €800 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 564,674 Kwacha (€701) | €600 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,746 Kwacha (€27) | €125 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 536,833 Kwacha (€666) | €450 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 358,541 Kwacha (€445) | €350 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (€25) | €75 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33,500 Kwacha (€42) | €30 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,000 Kwacha (€434) | €364 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Kwacha (€124) | €116 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Kwacha (€3.72) | €5.31 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 33% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Kwacha (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 16,664 Kwacha (€21) | €30 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,000 Kwacha (€68) | €70 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kwacha (€74) | €100 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 39% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,374,820 Kwacha (€5,428) | €25,000 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 744 Kwacha (€0.92) | €1.40 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €45 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 39% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Kwacha (€3.72) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Kwacha (€4.96) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,495 Kwacha (€4.34) | €24 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,600 Kwacha (€1.99) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,138 Kwacha (€2.65) | €3.75 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,083 Kwacha (€1.34) | €1.19 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250 Kwacha (€0.31) | €2.00 | - 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,250 Kwacha (€2.79) | €27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 31% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,240 Kwacha (€18) | €41 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
| 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 | 17,873 Kwacha (€22) | €26 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,724 Kwacha (€3.38) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,076 Kwacha (€1.33) | €2.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 608 Kwacha (€0.75) | €3.00 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €120 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 66 Kwacha (€0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,052 Kwacha (€31) | €31 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 827 Kwacha (€1.03) | €8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lilongwe (Malawi) is 33% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €2,101
(1,693,634 Kwacha)
in Lilongwe.
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