Cost of living in Malawi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,000 Kwacha (Taka 842) | Taka 324 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kwacha (Taka 526) | Taka 492 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,951 Kwacha (Taka 205) | Taka 196 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kwacha (Taka 158) | Taka 92 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 132 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (Taka 78) | Taka 78 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kwacha (Taka 842) | Taka 608 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (Taka 169) | Taka 223 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (Taka 98) | Taka 33 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Kwacha (Taka 84) | Taka 384 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (Taka 891) | Taka 1,400 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 Kwacha (Taka 284) | Taka 111 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 401 Kwacha (Taka 42) | Taka 70 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (Taka 58,527) | Taka 43,758 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (Taka 32,575) | Taka 25,202 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (Taka 5,903) | Taka 3,035 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (Taka 36,830) | Taka 22,952 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (Taka 2,105) | Taka 7,137 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (Taka 5,261) | Taka 1,213 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 254,431 Kwacha (Taka 26,774) | Taka 31,061 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kwacha (Taka 15,784) | Taka 17,904 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,000 Kwacha (Taka 947) | Taka 417 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 518% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 518% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 3,157) | Taka 2,410 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (Taka 27,360) | Taka 3,066 | + 792% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Kwacha (Taka 5,261) | Taka 6,410 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (Taka 7,435) | Taka 4,273 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (Taka 1,026,973) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Kwacha (Taka 210) | Taka 107 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (Taka 3,735) | Taka 2,440 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 105) | Taka 285 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Taka 2,125) | Taka 1,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,127 Kwacha (Taka 119) | Taka 333 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 105) | Taka 376 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Kwacha (Taka 158) | Taka 85 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Kwacha (Taka 158) | Taka 89 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,500 Kwacha (Taka 474) | Taka 445 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 3,157) | Taka 1,308 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 421) | Taka 852 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 36,018 Kwacha (Taka 3,790) | Taka 2,051 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 421) | Taka 999 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,541 Kwacha (Taka 267) | Taka 248 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Kwacha (Taka 263) | Taka 564 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (Taka 31,569) | Taka 35,756 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kwacha (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,973 Kwacha (Taka 5,364) | Taka 2,601 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 697 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.10523
BDT
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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