Cost of living in Malawi compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (Rp 107,089) | Rp 48,150 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (Rp 69,799) | Rp 54,894 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (Rp 35,052) | Rp 30,099 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (Rp 17,938) | Rp 20,570 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (Rp 32,515) | Rp 25,479 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (Rp 13,525) | Rp 16,222 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (Rp 71,801) | Rp 59,701 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (Rp 29,148) | Rp 37,956 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (Rp 17,016) | Rp 19,374 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (Rp 10,393) | Rp 34,923 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (Rp 154,133) | Rp 356,233 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (Rp 23,670) | Rp 19,537 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (Rp 9,201) | Rp 19,724 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (Rp 10,120,628) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (Rp 5,632,909) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (Rp 1,020,713) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (Rp 6,368,837) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,901,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (Rp 363,934) | Rp 813,523 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (Rp 909,834) | Rp 354,270 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 257,156 Kwacha (Rp 4,679,385) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (Rp 6,368,837) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (Rp 54,815) | Rp 60,481 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | + 509% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 509% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (Rp 545,900) | Rp 655,630 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (Rp 4,731,136) | Rp 423,397 | + 1017% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (Rp 727,867) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (Rp 1,285,768) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (Rp 177,587,560) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (Rp 15,618) | Rp 8,915 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (Rp 645,935) | Rp 237,123 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (Rp 36,393) | Rp 23,300 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 65,399 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (Rp 367,409) | Rp 254,843 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (Rp 20,471) | Rp 19,454 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (Rp 18,197) | Rp 36,205 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (Rp 19,400) | Rp 18,007 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (Rp 24,176) | Rp 11,130 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (Rp 72,787) | Rp 86,706 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (Rp 346,450) | Rp 166,095 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (Rp 72,787) | Rp 104,958 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (Rp 414,480) | Rp 388,033 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (Rp 55,908) | Rp 111,803 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (Rp 27,779) | Rp 35,619 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (Rp 21,897) | Rp 47,498 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (Rp 5,459,003) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (Rp 1,456) | Rp 1,799 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (Rp 446,967) | Rp 579,157 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (Rp 36,983) | Rp 28,887 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 987 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
18.197
IDR
/
MWK
Cost of living in Malawi is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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