- 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 (¥639) | ¥1,006 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (¥621) | ¥711 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (¥291) | ¥445 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (¥108) | ¥198 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (¥133) | ¥270 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (¥124) | ¥689 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (¥809) | ¥889 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (¥255) | ¥637 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (¥82) | ¥430 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (¥107) | ¥262 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (¥1,059) | ¥1,549 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (¥140) | ¥212 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (¥79) | ¥195 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (¥113,258) | ¥242,113 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (¥52,839) | ¥121,422 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (¥4,503) | ¥21,895 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (¥68,812) | ¥116,929 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (¥37,680) | ¥79,022 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (¥3,591) | ¥12,611 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (¥7,235) | ¥4,156 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (¥56,779) | ¥55,558 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (¥10,499) | ¥16,830 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (¥454) | ¥693 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (¥6,758) | ¥7,207 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (¥7,502) | ¥4,012 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (¥9,783) | ¥8,544 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (¥10,593) | ¥15,007 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,933,900 Kwacha (¥1,648,721) | ¥2,657,440 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (¥128) | ¥147 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (¥4,671) | ¥11,877 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (¥302) | ¥1,278 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (¥3,045) | ¥4,123 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (¥170) | ¥711 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (¥151) | ¥484 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (¥100) | ¥145 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (¥106) | ¥213 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,946 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (¥2,285) | ¥4,119 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (¥603) | ¥3,373 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (¥3,400) | ¥8,157 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (¥479) | ¥903 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (¥236) | ¥498 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (¥159) | ¥551 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (¥45,237) | ¥49,094 | - 8% | |
| 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 (¥2,491) | ¥10,056 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (¥113) | ¥474 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,886 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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