Cost of living in Malawi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (Taka 675) | Taka 263 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (Taka 440) | Taka 344 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (Taka 221) | Taka 162 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (Taka 113) | Taka 74 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (Taka 205) | Taka 112 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (Taka 85) | Taka 50 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (Taka 453) | Taka 581 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (Taka 184) | Taka 172 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (Taka 107) | Taka 26 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (Taka 66) | Taka 391 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (Taka 972) | Taka 1,758 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (Taka 149) | Taka 103 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (Taka 58) | Taka 41 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (Taka 63,822) | Taka 59,451 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (Taka 35,522) | Taka 33,978 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (Taka 6,437) | Taka 4,046 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (Taka 40,162) | Taka 35,113 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 15,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (Taka 2,295) | Taka 3,803 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (Taka 5,737) | Taka 1,167 | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,000 Kwacha (Taka 36,720) | Taka 35,909 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (Taka 40,162) | Taka 13,069 | + 207% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Taka 346) | Taka 431 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 947% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 947% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 3,442) | Taka 1,746 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (Taka 29,835) | Taka 1,826 | + 1533% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (Taka 4,590) | Taka 5,220 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (Taka 8,108) | Taka 4,121 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (Taka 1,119,882) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (Taka 98) | Taka 96 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (Taka 4,073) | Taka 2,898 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Taka 229) | Taka 133 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Taka 2,317) | Taka 1,000 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Taka 129) | Taka 164 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 115) | Taka 356 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (Taka 122) | Taka 84 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (Taka 152) | Taka 141 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 459) | Taka 167 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (Taka 2,185) | Taka 1,289 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 459) | Taka 888 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (Taka 2,614) | Taka 1,790 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (Taka 353) | Taka 817 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (Taka 175) | Taka 304 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (Taka 138) | Taka 536 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (Taka 34,425) | Taka 35,756 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Taka 9) | Taka 1.67 | + 451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (Taka 2,819) | Taka 1,882 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (Taka 233) | Taka 272 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,434 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.11475
BDT
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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