- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (Rp 82,973) | Rp 65,531 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (Rp 80,598) | Rp 49,511 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (Rp 37,745) | Rp 30,885 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (Rp 14,045) | Rp 18,934 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (Rp 17,245) | Rp 22,695 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (Rp 16,077) | Rp 14,388 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (Rp 104,911) | Rp 60,646 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (Rp 33,075) | Rp 37,954 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (Rp 10,576) | Rp 18,653 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (Rp 13,883) | Rp 31,286 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (Rp 137,449) | Rp 371,771 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (Rp 18,113) | Rp 18,926 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (Rp 10,199) | Rp 15,260 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (Rp 14,695,895) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (Rp 6,856,197) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (Rp 584,311) | Rp 887,496 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (Rp 8,928,855) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (Rp 4,889,214) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (Rp 465,967) | Rp 667,380 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (Rp 938,852) | Rp 252,522 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (Rp 7,367,416) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (Rp 1,362,368) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Rp 58,939) | Rp 59,625 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (Rp 876,843) | Rp 659,239 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (Rp 973,466) | Rp 428,524 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (Rp 1,269,381) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (Rp 1,374,446) | Rp 936,471 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 2% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,933,900 Kwacha (Rp 213,931,966) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (Rp 16,549) | Rp 8,791 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (Rp 606,135) | Rp 382,650 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 0% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Rp 39,132) | Rp 24,611 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Rp 395,056) | Rp 332,164 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Rp 22,012) | Rp 23,390 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Rp 19,566) | Rp 32,514 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (Rp 12,914) | Rp 15,188 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (Rp 13,696) | Rp 12,682 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 81,236 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (Rp 296,447) | Rp 211,083 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Rp 78,264) | Rp 98,679 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (Rp 441,163) | Rp 497,062 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (Rp 62,116) | Rp 118,309 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (Rp 30,590) | Rp 45,661 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (Rp 20,596) | Rp 54,748 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (Rp 5,869,780) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Rp 1,565) | Rp 1,846 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (Rp 323,200) | Rp 521,125 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (Rp 14,721) | Rp 24,789 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,769 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
19.566
IDR
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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