Cost of living in Malawi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (₨1,138) | ₨441 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (₨742) | ₨682 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (₨372) | ₨269 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (₨191) | ₨115 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (₨345) | ₨152 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (₨144) | ₨86 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (₨763) | ₨730 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (₨310) | ₨149 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (₨181) | ₨53 | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (₨110) | ₨304 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (₨1,638) | ₨1,613 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (₨252) | ₨130 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (₨98) | ₨81 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (₨107,541) | ₨68,178 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (₨59,855) | ₨38,848 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (₨10,846) | ₨11,046 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (₨67,675) | ₨53,451 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨33,101 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (₨3,867) | ₨9,791 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (₨9,668) | ₨2,408 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 257,156 Kwacha (₨49,723) | ₨45,353 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (₨67,675) | ₨22,152 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨582) | ₨767 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
| Clothes | + 579% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 579% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (₨5,801) | ₨3,232 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (₨50,273) | ₨5,463 | + 820% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (₨7,734) | ₨9,871 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (₨13,662) | ₨6,396 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (₨1,887,032) | ₨2,677,660 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (₨166) | ₨106 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (₨6,864) | ₨2,392 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨387) | ₨250 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨3,904) | ₨1,865 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨577 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨218) | ₨370 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨193) | ₨526 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (₨206) | ₨185 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (₨257) | ₨156 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (₨773) | ₨515 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (₨3,681) | ₨2,013 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨773) | ₨1,512 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (₨4,404) | ₨3,842 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (₨594) | ₨1,548 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (₨295) | ₨492 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (₨233) | ₨444 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (₨58,007) | ₨58,650 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨15) | ₨41 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (₨4,749) | ₨3,909 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (₨393) | ₨268 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,519 prices entered by 420 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan
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