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Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,340 Kwacha (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,652 Kwacha (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,106 Kwacha (R$ 5.80) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 Kwacha (R$ 3.89) | R$ 3.34 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (R$ 4.62) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 928 Kwacha (R$ 4.87) | R$ 4.91 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,410 Kwacha (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,102 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 5.73 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (R$ 2.83) | R$ 3.27 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 768 Kwacha (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.61 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,363 Kwacha (R$ 39) | R$ 39 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 859 Kwacha (R$ 4.50) | R$ 6 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (R$ 2.73) | R$ 3.20 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 707,786 Kwacha (R$ 3,710) | R$ 3,052 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 317,854 Kwacha (R$ 1,666) | R$ 1,901 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,303 Kwacha (R$ 180) | R$ 689 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 442,050 Kwacha (R$ 2,317) | R$ 2,128 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 238,253 Kwacha (R$ 1,249) | R$ 1,291 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,062 Kwacha (R$ 142) | R$ 406 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54,636 Kwacha (R$ 286) | R$ 80 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 379,046 Kwacha (R$ 1,987) | R$ 1,732 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (R$ 365) | R$ 424 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (R$ 235) | R$ 207 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (R$ 261) | R$ 186 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (R$ 340) | R$ 336 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (R$ 368) | R$ 256 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,996,800 Kwacha (R$ 78,617) | R$ 86,678 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 852 Kwacha (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.36 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,023 Kwacha (R$ 173) | R$ 204 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (R$ 106) | R$ 232 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (R$ 5.90) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 5.24) | R$ 15 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (R$ 3.46) | R$ 5.92 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (R$ 3.67) | R$ 3.82 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14,961 Kwacha (R$ 78) | R$ 98 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 49 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (R$ 119) | R$ 180 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kwacha (R$ 5.44) | R$ 11 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,573) | R$ 2,643 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.16 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (R$ 129) | R$ 114 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,104 Kwacha (R$ 5.79) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
| 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 21,297 prices entered by 2,152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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