Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,000 Kwacha (R$ 48) | R$ 30 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kwacha (R$ 30) | R$ 31 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,951 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (R$ 5.96) | R$ 4.40 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (R$ 4.49) | R$ 7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.80 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (R$ 3.45) | R$ 5.65 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (R$ 51) | R$ 42 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,247 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 401 Kwacha (R$ 2.42) | R$ 3.80 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (R$ 3,363) | R$ 2,849 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (R$ 1,872) | R$ 2,011 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (R$ 339) | R$ 558 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (R$ 2,117) | R$ 2,246 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,489 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (R$ 121) | R$ 404 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74,691 Kwacha (R$ 452) | R$ 84 | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 254,431 Kwacha (R$ 1,539) | R$ 2,006 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 251,235 Kwacha (R$ 1,519) | R$ 588 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,000 Kwacha (R$ 54) | R$ 26 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 377% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 377% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 181) | R$ 244 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,572) | R$ 221 | + 610% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Kwacha (R$ 302) | R$ 348 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (R$ 427) | R$ 266 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 14% 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$ 59,016) | R$ 99,035 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 900 Kwacha (R$ 5.44) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (R$ 215) | R$ 223 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (R$ 122) | R$ 244 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,127 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 4.66 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,500 Kwacha (R$ 27) | R$ 48 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 181) | R$ 92 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 24) | R$ 53 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,791 Kwacha (R$ 259) | R$ 189 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,541 Kwacha (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,814) | R$ 3,925 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kwacha (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.29 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Kwacha (R$ 363) | R$ 122 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,365 prices entered by 2,025 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 34% more expensive than in Brazil
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