Cost of living in Malawi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (Taka 629) | Taka 230 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (Taka 410) | Taka 376 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (Taka 206) | Taka 184 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (Taka 105) | Taka 79 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (Taka 191) | Taka 105 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (Taka 79) | Taka 54 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (Taka 422) | Taka 526 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (Taka 171) | Taka 159 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (Taka 100) | Taka 28 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (Taka 61) | Taka 442 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (Taka 906) | Taka 1,498 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (Taka 139) | Taka 102 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (Taka 54) | Taka 45 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (Taka 59,484) | Taka 64,159 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (Taka 33,108) | Taka 34,477 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (Taka 5,999) | Taka 4,050 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (Taka 37,433) | Taka 39,073 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (Taka 2,139) | Taka 4,140 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (Taka 5,348) | Taka 1,099 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 257,156 Kwacha (Taka 27,503) | Taka 37,254 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (Taka 37,433) | Taka 15,000 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Taka 322) | Taka 411 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | + 707% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 707% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 3,209) | Taka 1,987 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (Taka 27,807) | Taka 2,314 | + 1102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (Taka 4,278) | Taka 4,295 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (Taka 7,557) | Taka 4,454 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (Taka 1,043,775) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (Taka 92) | Taka 94 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (Taka 3,796) | Taka 1,477 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Taka 214) | Taka 129 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Taka 2,159) | Taka 1,039 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Taka 120) | Taka 230 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 107) | Taka 411 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (Taka 114) | Taka 82 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (Taka 142) | Taka 100 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 428) | Taka 240 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (Taka 2,036) | Taka 1,281 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 428) | Taka 958 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (Taka 2,436) | Taka 2,103 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (Taka 329) | Taka 1,179 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (Taka 163) | Taka 284 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (Taka 129) | Taka 638 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (Taka 32,085) | Taka 35,756 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (Taka 2,627) | Taka 1,420 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (Taka 217) | Taka 257 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 905 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.10695
BDT
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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