- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (R$ 3.84) | R$ 3.26 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (R$ 4.71) | R$ 7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (R$ 4.39) | R$ 4.78 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (R$ 2.89) | R$ 3.27 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (R$ 3.79) | R$ 4.56 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (R$ 4.95) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (R$ 2.79) | R$ 3.25 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (R$ 4,013) | R$ 3,161 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (R$ 1,872) | R$ 1,945 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (R$ 160) | R$ 577 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (R$ 2,438) | R$ 2,160 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (R$ 1,335) | R$ 1,362 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (R$ 127) | R$ 408 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (R$ 256) | R$ 83 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (R$ 2,012) | R$ 1,727 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (R$ 372) | R$ 424 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (R$ 239) | R$ 207 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (R$ 266) | R$ 181 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (R$ 347) | R$ 332 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (R$ 375) | R$ 256 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000,000 Kwacha (R$ 80,144) | R$ 87,110 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (R$ 4.52) | R$ 4.33 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (R$ 166) | R$ 203 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (R$ 108) | R$ 235 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 5.34) | R$ 15 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (R$ 3.53) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.08 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (R$ 81) | R$ 97 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 51 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (R$ 120) | R$ 178 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (R$ 5.62) | R$ 11 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,603) | R$ 2,720 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.15 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (R$ 88) | R$ 116 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (R$ 4.02) | R$ 10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,587 prices entered by 2,469 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00534
BRL
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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