Cost of living in Malawi compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (Rp 113,265) | Rp 62,230 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (Rp 73,824) | Rp 52,137 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (Rp 37,073) | Rp 30,582 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (Rp 18,972) | Rp 18,388 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (Rp 34,389) | Rp 26,104 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (Rp 14,304) | Rp 14,341 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (Rp 75,941) | Rp 77,272 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (Rp 30,829) | Rp 38,806 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (Rp 17,998) | Rp 19,485 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (Rp 10,992) | Rp 32,212 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (Rp 163,021) | Rp 339,997 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (Rp 25,035) | Rp 15,796 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (Rp 9,732) | Rp 17,158 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (Rp 10,704,228) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (Rp 5,957,727) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (Rp 1,079,572) | Rp 772,430 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (Rp 6,736,092) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,311,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (Rp 384,920) | Rp 502,555 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (Rp 962,299) | Rp 285,184 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,000 Kwacha (Rp 6,158,713) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (Rp 6,736,092) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Rp 57,976) | Rp 69,682 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | + 573% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 573% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (Rp 577,379) | Rp 655,076 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (Rp 5,003,954) | Rp 457,119 | + 995% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (Rp 769,839) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (Rp 1,359,911) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (Rp 187,828,048) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (Rp 16,518) | Rp 9,156 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (Rp 683,182) | Rp 330,672 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Rp 38,492) | Rp 30,938 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Rp 388,596) | Rp 280,243 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Rp 21,652) | Rp 26,962 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Rp 19,246) | Rp 34,072 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (Rp 20,519) | Rp 16,791 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (Rp 25,570) | Rp 13,618 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (Rp 76,984) | Rp 63,841 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (Rp 366,428) | Rp 184,270 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Rp 76,984) | Rp 105,975 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (Rp 438,381) | Rp 413,601 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (Rp 59,132) | Rp 152,100 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (Rp 29,381) | Rp 44,543 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (Rp 23,160) | Rp 59,628 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (Rp 5,773,794) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Rp 1,540) | Rp 1,635 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (Rp 472,741) | Rp 597,783 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (Rp 39,116) | Rp 24,831 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,201 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
19.246
IDR
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia
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