Cost of living in Malawi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,000 Kwacha (Taka 859) | Taka 532 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kwacha (Taka 537) | Taka 488 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,951 Kwacha (Taka 209) | Taka 263 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (Taka 106) | Taka 98 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 134 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (Taka 80) | Taka 96 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (Taka 423) | Taka 329 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (Taka 172) | Taka 203 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (Taka 100) | Taka 27 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (Taka 61) | Taka 530 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (Taka 909) | Taka 1,346 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,247 Kwacha (Taka 134) | Taka 112 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 401 Kwacha (Taka 43) | Taka 58 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (Taka 59,690) | Taka 43,087 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (Taka 33,222) | Taka 21,416 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (Taka 6,020) | Taka 4,489 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (Taka 37,563) | Taka 37,342 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (Taka 2,146) | Taka 3,105 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74,691 Kwacha (Taka 8,016) | Taka 947 | + 746% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 254,431 Kwacha (Taka 27,306) | Taka 36,542 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 251,235 Kwacha (Taka 26,963) | Taka 16,205 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,000 Kwacha (Taka 966) | Taka 369 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 431% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 431% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 3,220) | Taka 2,612 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (Taka 27,904) | Taka 3,117 | + 795% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Kwacha (Taka 5,366) | Taka 9,947 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (Taka 7,583) | Taka 6,827 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (Taka 1,047,391) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 900 Kwacha (Taka 97) | Taka 91 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (Taka 3,810) | Taka 1,696 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 107) | Taka 296 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Taka 2,167) | Taka 1,191 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,127 Kwacha (Taka 121) | Taka 208 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 107) | Taka 690 | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Kwacha (Taka 161) | Taka 173 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Kwacha (Taka 161) | Taka 229 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,500 Kwacha (Taka 483) | Taka 304 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malawi | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Kwacha (Taka 3,220) | Taka 1,410 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 429) | Taka 885 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,791 Kwacha (Taka 4,592) | Taka 3,617 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 429) | Taka 1,328 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,541 Kwacha (Taka 273) | Taka 393 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Kwacha (Taka 161) | Taka 594 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (Taka 32,197) | Taka 35,756 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kwacha (Taka 11) | Taka 2.19 | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Kwacha (Taka 6,439) | Taka 1,057 | + 509% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (Taka 218) | Taka 270 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 614 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.10732
BDT
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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