Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 304% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi)
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Food | + 404% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 404% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi) | ||||
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Munich | Lilongwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (28,021 Kwacha) | 4,832 Kwacha | + 480% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (20,085 Kwacha) | 3,742 Kwacha | + 437% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (12,011 Kwacha) | 1,304 Kwacha | + 821% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (2,641 Kwacha) | 993 Kwacha | + 166% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.35 (8,144 Kwacha) | 1,321 Kwacha | + 516% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (5,280 Kwacha) | 826 Kwacha | + 539% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (12,833 Kwacha) | 3,806 Kwacha | + 237% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (4,296 Kwacha) | 1,837 Kwacha | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (3,539 Kwacha) | 583 Kwacha | + 507% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (1,909 Kwacha) | 649 Kwacha | + 194% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (14,462 Kwacha) | 6,005 Kwacha | + 141% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (2,941 Kwacha) | 972 Kwacha | + 202% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (3,084 Kwacha) | 511 Kwacha | + 504% | |
Housing | + 380% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 380% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi) | ||||
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Munich | Lilongwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,215 (4,150,795 Kwacha) | 624,942 Kwacha | + 564% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,929 (3,615,445 Kwacha) | 428,651 Kwacha | + 743% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €231 (432,540 Kwacha) | 29,069 Kwacha | + 1388% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,566 (2,933,903 Kwacha) | 481,338 Kwacha | + 510% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,074 (2,012,224 Kwacha) | 278,755 Kwacha | + 622% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (298,032 Kwacha) | 25,526 Kwacha | + 1068% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (90,486 Kwacha) | 38,390 Kwacha | + 136% | |
40” flat screen tv | €466 (872,778 Kwacha) | 344,333 Kwacha | + 153% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (324,293 Kwacha) | 93,503 Kwacha | + 247% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.60 (10,486 Kwacha) | 2,978 Kwacha | + 252% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (38,214 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 176% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 176% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi) | ||||
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Munich | Lilongwe | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (169,170 Kwacha) | 41,871 Kwacha | + 304% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (64,331 Kwacha) | 32,322 Kwacha | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (172,585 Kwacha) | 56,434 Kwacha | + 206% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (225,302 Kwacha) | 66,089 Kwacha | + 241% | |
Transportation | + 196% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 196% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,527 (49,711,264 Kwacha) | 9,305,030 Kwacha | + 434% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (3,464 Kwacha) | 845 Kwacha | + 310% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (91,827 Kwacha) | 33,023 Kwacha | + 178% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (36,957 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 344% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 344% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi) | ||||
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Munich | Lilongwe | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (12,196 Kwacha) | 2,499 Kwacha | + 388% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (17,451 Kwacha) | 4,000 Kwacha | + 336% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (130,078 Kwacha) | 20,191 Kwacha | + 544% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.57 (6,696 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 319% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (3,752 Kwacha) | 1,933 Kwacha | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (6,026 Kwacha) | 1,000 Kwacha | + 503% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (2,164 Kwacha) | 874 Kwacha | + 148% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.24 (2,323 Kwacha) | 465 Kwacha | + 400% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (39,172 Kwacha) | 3,714 Kwacha | + 955% | |
Entertainment | + 344% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 344% more expensive than in Lilongwe (Malawi) | ||||
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Munich | Lilongwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (95,783 Kwacha) | 14,182 Kwacha | + 575% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €28 (52,843 Kwacha) | 4,000 Kwacha | + 1221% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (276,213 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (133,723 Kwacha) | 23,396 Kwacha | + 472% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (23,798 Kwacha) | 3,019 Kwacha | + 688% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.27 (8,011 Kwacha) | 1,286 Kwacha | + 523% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (7,841 Kwacha) | 905 Kwacha | + 766% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (868,275 Kwacha) | 300,000 Kwacha | + 189% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (192 Kwacha) | 69 Kwacha | + 180% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (86,208 Kwacha) | 26,743 Kwacha | + 222% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (15,360 Kwacha) | 1,140 Kwacha | + 1248% | |
TOTAL | + 304% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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