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Cost of living in Malawi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,340 Kwacha (Taka 622) | Taka 380 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,652 Kwacha (Taka 425) | Taka 430 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,106 Kwacha (Taka 129) | Taka 230 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 Kwacha (Taka 86) | Taka 73 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (Taka 103) | Taka 104 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 928 Kwacha (Taka 108) | Taka 57 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,410 Kwacha (Taka 630) | Taka 329 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,102 Kwacha (Taka 245) | Taka 149 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (Taka 63) | Taka 24 | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 768 Kwacha (Taka 89) | Taka 349 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,363 Kwacha (Taka 857) | Taka 2,441 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 859 Kwacha (Taka 100) | Taka 100 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (Taka 61) | Taka 49 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 707,786 Kwacha (Taka 82,375) | Taka 39,061 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 317,854 Kwacha (Taka 36,993) | Taka 30,585 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,303 Kwacha (Taka 3,992) | Taka 3,590 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 442,050 Kwacha (Taka 51,448) | Taka 39,337 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 238,253 Kwacha (Taka 27,729) | Taka 21,014 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,062 Kwacha (Taka 3,150) | Taka 3,613 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54,636 Kwacha (Taka 6,359) | Taka 1,605 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 379,046 Kwacha (Taka 44,115) | Taka 43,845 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (Taka 8,104) | Taka 13,495 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Taka 351) | Taka 316 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 607 | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (Taka 5,216) | Taka 2,249 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (Taka 5,790) | Taka 2,442 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (Taka 7,551) | Taka 5,023 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (Taka 8,176) | Taka 3,926 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,996,800 Kwacha (Taka 1,745,396) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 852 Kwacha (Taka 99) | Taka 88 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,023 Kwacha (Taka 3,843) | Taka 2,573 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Taka 233) | Taka 300 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Taka 2,350) | Taka 1,088 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Taka 131) | Taka 313 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 116) | Taka 367 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (Taka 77) | Taka 91 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (Taka 81) | Taka 114 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 466) | Taka 255 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,961 Kwacha (Taka 1,741) | Taka 951 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 466) | Taka 760 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,015 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (Taka 2,651) | Taka 2,831 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (Taka 358) | Taka 1,364 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (Taka 178) | Taka 305 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kwacha (Taka 121) | Taka 501 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (Taka 34,915) | Taka 35,756 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (Taka 2,859) | Taka 2,127 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,104 Kwacha (Taka 128) | Taka 223 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,993 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.11638
BDT
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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