- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (¥661) | ¥1,037 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (¥642) | ¥692 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (¥301) | ¥436 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (¥112) | ¥203 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (¥137) | ¥287 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (¥128) | ¥777 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (¥836) | ¥927 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (¥264) | ¥688 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (¥84) | ¥416 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (¥111) | ¥277 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (¥1,095) | ¥1,538 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (¥144) | ¥199 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (¥81) | ¥198 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (¥117,078) | ¥223,053 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (¥54,621) | ¥126,664 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (¥4,655) | ¥21,159 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (¥71,134) | ¥113,754 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (¥38,951) | ¥74,885 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (¥3,712) | ¥12,611 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (¥7,480) | ¥4,094 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (¥58,694) | ¥55,558 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (¥10,854) | ¥16,830 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (¥470) | ¥693 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,849 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (¥6,986) | ¥6,923 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (¥7,755) | ¥4,304 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (¥10,113) | ¥8,395 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (¥10,950) | ¥13,972 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000,000 Kwacha (¥2,338,145) | ¥2,510,720 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (¥132) | ¥145 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (¥4,829) | ¥11,257 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (¥312) | ¥1,278 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (¥3,147) | ¥3,622 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (¥175) | ¥707 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (¥156) | ¥455 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (¥103) | ¥137 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (¥109) | ¥217 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (¥2,362) | ¥4,071 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (¥624) | ¥3,365 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (¥3,515) | ¥7,768 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (¥495) | ¥964 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (¥244) | ¥487 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (¥164) | ¥586 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (¥46,763) | ¥49,094 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (¥12) | ¥56 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (¥2,575) | ¥10,339 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (¥117) | ¥468 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,082 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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