- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (₨413) | ₨395 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (₨401) | ₨262 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (₨188) | ₨143 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (₨70) | ₨51 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (₨86) | ₨71 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (₨80) | ₨38 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (₨522) | ₨200 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (₨165) | ₨138 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (₨53) | ₨25 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (₨69) | ₨122 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (₨684) | ₨833 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (₨90) | ₨82 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (₨51) | ₨33 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (₨73,145) | ₨30,572 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (₨34,125) | ₨20,585 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (₨2,908) | ₨4,577 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (₨44,441) | ₨24,226 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (₨24,335) | ₨14,731 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (₨2,319) | ₨3,632 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (₨4,673) | ₨804 | + 481% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (₨36,669) | ₨33,883 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (₨6,781) | ₨10,504 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨293) | ₨395 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨582 | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (₨4,364) | ₨2,437 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (₨4,845) | ₨2,720 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (₨6,318) | ₨3,791 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (₨6,841) | ₨2,946 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,933,900 Kwacha (₨1,064,787) | ₨878,575 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (₨82) | ₨78 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (₨3,017) | ₨1,374 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨195) | ₨128 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨1,966) | ₨1,366 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨110) | ₨178 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨97) | ₨227 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (₨64) | ₨132 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (₨68) | ₨72 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨277 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 54% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (₨1,475) | ₨1,196 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨390) | ₨473 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (₨2,196) | ₨1,973 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (₨309) | ₨594 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (₨152) | ₨227 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (₨103) | ₨206 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (₨29,215) | ₨38,148 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨8) | ₨64 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (₨1,609) | ₨1,872 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (₨73) | ₨257 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,359 prices entered by 4,415 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.09738
INR
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 21% more expensive than in India
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