Cost of living in Malawi compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (R$ 39) | R$ 28 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 3.95 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (R$ 4.96) | R$ 5.51 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (R$ 6) | R$ 4.58 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.99 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (R$ 57) | R$ 39 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (R$ 3.37) | R$ 3.47 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (R$ 3,712) | R$ 3,039 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (R$ 2,066) | R$ 1,848 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (R$ 374) | R$ 504 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (R$ 2,336) | R$ 2,160 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,326 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (R$ 133) | R$ 368 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (R$ 334) | R$ 80 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 257,156 Kwacha (R$ 1,716) | R$ 1,702 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (R$ 2,336) | R$ 479 | + 387% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 523% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 523% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (R$ 200) | R$ 201 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (R$ 1,735) | R$ 186 | + 833% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (R$ 267) | R$ 329 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (R$ 472) | R$ 248 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (R$ 65,128) | R$ 89,947 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (R$ 5.73) | R$ 4.67 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (R$ 237) | R$ 222 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (R$ 135) | R$ 214 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (R$ 7) | R$ 5.87 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (R$ 9) | R$ 4.13 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 27) | R$ 45 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (R$ 127) | R$ 93 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (R$ 27) | R$ 53 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (R$ 152) | R$ 174 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (R$ 2,002) | R$ 3,612 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.30 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (R$ 164) | R$ 116 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,068 prices entered by 1,852 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00667
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Cost of living in Malawi is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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