Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,000 Kwacha (R$ 38) | R$ 36 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kwacha (R$ 24) | R$ 34 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,951 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.86 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (R$ 3.57) | R$ 8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kwacha (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (R$ 4.49) | R$ 5.66 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Kwacha (R$ 3.84) | R$ 6 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (R$ 41) | R$ 44 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,700 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 401 Kwacha (R$ 1.92) | R$ 4.90 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (R$ 2,668) | R$ 3,725 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (R$ 1,485) | R$ 2,495 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (R$ 269) | R$ 593 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,679) | R$ 2,641 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (R$ 96) | R$ 510 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (R$ 240) | R$ 89 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 254,431 Kwacha (R$ 1,221) | R$ 2,004 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kwacha (R$ 720) | R$ 631 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,000 Kwacha (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 251% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 251% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 144) | R$ 249 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,247) | R$ 246 | + 407% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Kwacha (R$ 240) | R$ 412 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (R$ 339) | R$ 307 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (R$ 46,818) | R$ 116,713 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (R$ 170) | R$ 229 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 4.80) | R$ 22 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (R$ 97) | R$ 263 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,127 Kwacha (R$ 5.41) | R$ 13 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 4.80) | R$ 19 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.28 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,500 Kwacha (R$ 22) | R$ 55 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 144) | R$ 113 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 19) | R$ 66 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 36,018 Kwacha (R$ 173) | R$ 199 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,541 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,439) | R$ 4,141 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kwacha (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,973 Kwacha (R$ 245) | R$ 125 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,978 prices entered by 1,654 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00480
BRL
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is about the same as in Brazil
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