- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (₨424) | ₨418 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (₨412) | ₨266 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (₨193) | ₨142 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (₨72) | ₨52 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (₨88) | ₨72 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (₨82) | ₨40 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (₨536) | ₨202 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (₨169) | ₨139 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (₨54) | ₨25 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (₨71) | ₨121 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (₨702) | ₨831 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (₨93) | ₨82 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (₨52) | ₨33 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (₨75,074) | ₨30,911 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (₨35,025) | ₨21,341 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (₨2,985) | ₨4,392 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (₨45,613) | ₨25,310 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (₨24,977) | ₨15,670 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (₨2,380) | ₨3,865 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (₨4,796) | ₨843 | + 469% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (₨37,637) | ₨33,524 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (₨6,960) | ₨10,586 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨301) | ₨383 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨535 | - | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (₨4,479) | ₨2,406 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (₨4,973) | ₨2,712 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (₨6,485) | ₨3,727 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (₨7,021) | ₨2,923 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000,000 Kwacha (₨1,499,292) | ₨874,686 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (₨85) | ₨78 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (₨3,096) | ₨1,314 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨200) | ₨136 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨284 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨2,018) | ₨1,544 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨253 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨112) | ₨177 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨100) | ₨228 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (₨66) | ₨133 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (₨70) | ₨70 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨278 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 50% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (₨1,514) | ₨1,197 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨400) | ₨471 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,987 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (₨2,254) | ₨1,790 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (₨317) | ₨643 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (₨156) | ₨195 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (₨105) | ₨206 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (₨29,986) | ₨38,465 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨8) | ₨57 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (₨1,651) | ₨1,870 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (₨75) | ₨248 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,563 prices entered by 4,708 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09995
INR
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 28% more expensive than in India
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