- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (₨779) | ₨528 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (₨757) | ₨604 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (₨355) | ₨214 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (₨132) | ₨108 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (₨162) | ₨121 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (₨151) | ₨82 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (₨985) | ₨437 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (₨311) | ₨153 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (₨99) | ₨40 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (₨130) | ₨314 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (₨1,291) | ₨2,141 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (₨170) | ₨117 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (₨96) | ₨55 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (₨138,042) | ₨57,018 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (₨64,402) | ₨35,866 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (₨5,489) | ₨7,949 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (₨83,871) | ₨44,615 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (₨45,926) | ₨25,314 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (₨4,377) | ₨6,795 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (₨8,819) | ₨2,652 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (₨69,204) | ₨39,920 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (₨12,797) | ₨11,091 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨554) | ₨499 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨947 | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (₨8,236) | ₨2,542 | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (₨9,144) | ₨4,026 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (₨11,924) | ₨6,025 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (₨12,911) | ₨5,302 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000,000 Kwacha (₨2,756,817) | ₨1,796,100 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (₨155) | ₨89 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (₨5,694) | ₨2,526 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨368) | ₨227 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨3,711) | ₨2,133 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨207) | ₨268 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨184) | ₨340 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (₨121) | ₨142 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (₨129) | ₨109 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨627 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (₨2,785) | ₨1,501 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨735) | ₨1,126 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (₨4,144) | ₨3,095 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (₨583) | ₨526 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (₨287) | ₨391 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (₨193) | ₨548 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (₨55,136) | ₨54,726 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨15) | ₨29 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (₨3,036) | ₨3,850 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (₨138) | ₨182 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,747 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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