- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (40元) | 50元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (38元) | 34元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (7元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (8元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (50元) | 57元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (16元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (5.04元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (7元) | 5.62元 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (65元) | 115元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (9元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (4.86元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (6,997元) | 9,316元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (3,264元) | 4,326元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (278元) | 438元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (4,251元) | 5,527元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (2,328元) | 3,447元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (222元) | 302元 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (447元) | 83元 | + 441% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (3,508元) | 2,087元 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (649元) | 714元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (28元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (417元) | 556元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (463元) | 260元 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (604元) | 624元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (654元) | 694元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,933,900 Kwacha (101,856元) | 143,509元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (289元) | 156元 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (19元) | 26元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (188元) | 493元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (10元) | 36元 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (9元) | 36元 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (6元) | 9元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 57元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (141元) | 149元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (37元) | 86元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (210元) | 375元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (30元) | 58元 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (15元) | 34元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (10元) | 33元 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (2,795元) | 3,255元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (0.75元) | 1.03元 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (154元) | 309元 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (7元) | 20元 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,444 prices entered by 538 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00932
CNY
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 7% cheaper than in China
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