Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,492 Kwacha (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,442 Kwacha (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,891 Kwacha (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,030 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 3.38 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Kwacha (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.52 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,920 Kwacha (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,757 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 596 Kwacha (R$ 4.44) | R$ 4.72 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,089 Kwacha (R$ 60) | R$ 39 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,469 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 523 Kwacha (R$ 3.90) | R$ 3.40 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 593,262 Kwacha (R$ 4,418) | R$ 3,349 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,431 Kwacha (R$ 2,580) | R$ 1,923 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (R$ 418) | R$ 504 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 442,050 Kwacha (R$ 3,292) | R$ 1,974 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 238,253 Kwacha (R$ 1,774) | R$ 1,288 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,062 Kwacha (R$ 202) | R$ 303 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,636 Kwacha (R$ 407) | R$ 79 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 379,046 Kwacha (R$ 2,823) | R$ 1,517 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (R$ 519) | R$ 433 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (R$ 22) | R$ 25 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 656% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 656% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 223) | R$ 212 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,936) | R$ 175 | + 1005% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (R$ 298) | R$ 303 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (R$ 526) | R$ 239 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (R$ 72,685) | R$ 87,851 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,238 Kwacha (R$ 203) | R$ 209 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (R$ 150) | R$ 244 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 5.36 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 3.69 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (R$ 142) | R$ 100 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 30) | R$ 52 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (R$ 170) | R$ 183 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (R$ 23) | R$ 24 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (R$ 2,234) | R$ 2,991 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (R$ 183) | R$ 116 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,121 prices entered by 1,117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00745
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Cost of living in Malawi is 60% more expensive than in Brazil
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