- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (₨811) | ₨561 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (₨788) | ₨625 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,929 Kwacha (₨369) | ₨224 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (₨137) | ₨107 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (₨169) | ₨122 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (₨157) | ₨81 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (₨1,025) | ₨601 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (₨323) | ₨157 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (₨103) | ₨40 | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (₨136) | ₨283 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (₨1,343) | ₨2,980 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (₨177) | ₨117 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (₨100) | ₨57 | + 75% | |
| 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 (₨143,620) | ₨55,913 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (₨67,004) | ₨35,841 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (₨5,710) | ₨8,271 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (₨87,260) | ₨45,604 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (₨47,781) | ₨29,046 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (₨4,554) | ₨7,054 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (₨9,175) | ₨2,742 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (₨72,000) | ₨41,241 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (₨13,314) | ₨11,212 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨576) | ₨508 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (₨8,569) | ₨2,517 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (₨9,514) | ₨3,919 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (₨12,405) | ₨6,685 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (₨13,432) | ₨5,433 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,933,900 Kwacha (₨2,090,718) | ₨2,201,860 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (₨162) | ₨92 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (₨5,924) | ₨2,619 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 2% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨382) | ₨241 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨3,861) | ₨2,396 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨215) | ₨326 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨191) | ₨361 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (₨126) | ₨156 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (₨134) | ₨111 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨585 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (₨2,897) | ₨1,463 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨765) | ₨1,197 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (₨4,311) | ₨3,261 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (₨607) | ₨1,228 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (₨299) | ₨400 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (₨201) | ₨548 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (₨57,364) | ₨57,507 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨15) | ₨50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (₨3,159) | ₨3,895 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (₨144) | ₨275 | - 48% | |
| 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 4,470 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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