Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,737 Kwacha (R$ 41) | R$ 38 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,825 Kwacha (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,899 Kwacha (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,946 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 5.47 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,713 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,330 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,543 Kwacha (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,172 Kwacha (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,545 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,228 Kwacha (R$ 74) | R$ 47 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,386 Kwacha (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,050 Kwacha (R$ 3.68) | R$ 4.49 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,307,080 Kwacha (R$ 8,091) | R$ 3,939 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,122,830 Kwacha (R$ 3,938) | R$ 2,572 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 280,708 Kwacha (R$ 984) | R$ 749 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,536,980 Kwacha (R$ 5,390) | R$ 2,971 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 745,661 Kwacha (R$ 2,615) | R$ 1,937 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 277,169 Kwacha (R$ 972) | R$ 542 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (R$ 175) | R$ 91 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 877,169 Kwacha (R$ 3,076) | R$ 1,812 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 253,698 Kwacha (R$ 890) | R$ 634 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,772 Kwacha (R$ 27) | R$ 31 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,009 Kwacha (R$ 130) | R$ 270 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,489 Kwacha (R$ 93) | R$ 272 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 138,585 Kwacha (R$ 486) | R$ 392 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 169,292 Kwacha (R$ 594) | R$ 314 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,826,400 Kwacha (R$ 69,529) | R$ 114,922 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,487 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 5.99 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Kwacha (R$ 210) | R$ 246 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,649 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,000 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 44 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32,283 Kwacha (R$ 113) | R$ 278 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,228 Kwacha (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,000 Kwacha (R$ 53) | R$ 21 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,000 Kwacha (R$ 63) | R$ 57 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Malawi | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,000 Kwacha (R$ 281) | R$ 114 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 105) | R$ 59 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 105) | R$ 214 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,000 Kwacha (R$ 351) | R$ 240 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Kwacha (R$ 28) | R$ 33 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 100,000 Kwacha (R$ 351) | R$ 3,500 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 3.51) | R$ 1.35 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 105) | R$ 139 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,000 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,695 prices entered by 1,636 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 22% more expensive than in Brazil
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