- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (Taka 480) | Taka 329 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (Taka 467) | Taka 426 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (Taka 218) | Taka 173 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (Taka 81) | Taka 73 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (Taka 100) | Taka 98 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (Taka 93) | Taka 58 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (Taka 607) | Taka 368 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (Taka 191) | Taka 147 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (Taka 61) | Taka 24 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (Taka 80) | Taka 342 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (Taka 796) | Taka 2,486 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (Taka 105) | Taka 101 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (Taka 59) | Taka 46 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (Taka 85,063) | Taka 42,612 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (Taka 39,685) | Taka 34,991 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (Taka 3,382) | Taka 3,724 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (Taka 51,682) | Taka 42,959 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (Taka 28,300) | Taka 25,756 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (Taka 2,697) | Taka 3,716 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (Taka 5,434) | Taka 2,062 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (Taka 42,644) | Taka 43,935 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (Taka 7,886) | Taka 14,666 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Taka 341) | Taka 291 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (Taka 5,075) | Taka 2,103 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (Taka 5,635) | Taka 2,596 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (Taka 7,347) | Taka 4,703 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (Taka 7,956) | Taka 4,026 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000,000 Kwacha (Taka 1,698,771) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (Taka 96) | Taka 92 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (Taka 3,508) | Taka 2,448 | + 43% | |
| 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 227) | Taka 297 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Taka 2,287) | Taka 1,238 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Taka 127) | Taka 304 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Taka 113) | Taka 360 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (Taka 75) | Taka 87 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (Taka 79) | Taka 110 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 320 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (Taka 1,716) | Taka 1,533 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Taka 453) | Taka 787 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (Taka 2,554) | Taka 2,759 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (Taka 360) | Taka 1,315 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (Taka 177) | Taka 332 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (Taka 119) | Taka 547 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (Taka 33,975) | Taka 35,756 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Taka 9) | Taka 14 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (Taka 1,871) | Taka 2,557 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (Taka 85) | Taka 229 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,482 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11325
BDT
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is about the same as in Bangladesh
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