Cost of living in Malawi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,885 Kwacha (₨1,290) | ₨577 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,836 Kwacha (₨841) | ₨658 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,926 Kwacha (₨422) | ₨249 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 986 Kwacha (₨216) | ₨108 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,787 Kwacha (₨392) | ₨120 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 Kwacha (₨163) | ₨96 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,946 Kwacha (₨865) | ₨526 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,602 Kwacha (₨351) | ₨176 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 935 Kwacha (₨205) | ₨44 | + 363% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 571 Kwacha (₨125) | ₨344 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,470 Kwacha (₨1,857) | ₨1,632 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,301 Kwacha (₨285) | ₨126 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 506 Kwacha (₨111) | ₨57 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 556,180 Kwacha (₨121,935) | ₨60,758 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,557 Kwacha (₨67,866) | ₨35,785 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,093 Kwacha (₨12,298) | ₨9,753 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Kwacha (₨76,733) | ₨53,937 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,998 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kwacha (₨4,385) | ₨7,631 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Kwacha (₨10,962) | ₨2,510 | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,000 Kwacha (₨70,155) | ₨40,341 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kwacha (₨76,733) | ₨12,473 | + 515% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨660) | ₨609 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1036% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 1036% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Kwacha (₨6,577) | ₨2,518 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 260,000 Kwacha (₨57,001) | ₨3,757 | + 1417% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Kwacha (₨8,769) | ₨6,430 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,660 Kwacha (₨15,491) | ₨5,127 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,759,340 Kwacha (₨2,139,598) | ₨2,319,940 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 858 Kwacha (₨188) | ₨115 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,497 Kwacha (₨7,782) | ₨2,310 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨438) | ₨235 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨426 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨4,427) | ₨1,378 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨247) | ₨332 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨219) | ₨311 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,066 Kwacha (₨234) | ₨207 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,329 Kwacha (₨291) | ₨138 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Kwacha (₨877) | ₨434 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,039 Kwacha (₨4,174) | ₨1,566 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨877) | ₨1,256 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,778 Kwacha (₨4,994) | ₨3,673 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,072 Kwacha (₨674) | ₨792 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,527 Kwacha (₨335) | ₨348 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,203 Kwacha (₨264) | ₨516 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Kwacha (₨65,771) | ₨50,116 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨18) | ₨4.30 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,563 Kwacha (₨5,385) | ₨4,335 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,032 Kwacha (₨446) | ₨215 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,051 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan
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