- Cost of Living
- Malawi
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malawi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malawi is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,241 Kwacha (₨719) | ₨506 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,119 Kwacha (₨698) | ₨594 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,899 Kwacha (₨322) | ₨214 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 718 Kwacha (₨122) | ₨105 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 881 Kwacha (₨149) | ₨119 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 Kwacha (₨139) | ₨82 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,362 Kwacha (₨909) | ₨481 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,690 Kwacha (₨287) | ₨150 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 541 Kwacha (₨92) | ₨40 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 710 Kwacha (₨120) | ₨311 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,025 Kwacha (₨1,191) | ₨2,217 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 926 Kwacha (₨157) | ₨119 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kwacha (₨88) | ₨54 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Malawi is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 751,096 Kwacha (₨127,331) | ₨56,830 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,415 Kwacha (₨59,405) | ₨33,442 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,864 Kwacha (₨5,063) | ₨7,867 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 456,347 Kwacha (₨77,363) | ₨42,799 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 249,884 Kwacha (₨42,362) | ₨25,665 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 23,815 Kwacha (₨4,037) | ₨6,434 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,984 Kwacha (₨8,135) | ₨2,590 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 376,543 Kwacha (₨63,834) | ₨40,917 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 69,630 Kwacha (₨11,804) | ₨10,990 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,012 Kwacha (₨511) | ₨509 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,097 | - | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Malawi is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 44,815 Kwacha (₨7,597) | ₨2,520 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,753 Kwacha (₨8,434) | ₨4,267 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 64,877 Kwacha (₨10,998) | ₨6,098 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 70,247 Kwacha (₨11,909) | ₨5,524 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Malawi is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000,000 Kwacha (₨2,542,901) | ₨1,809,730 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kwacha (₨143) | ₨85 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,979 Kwacha (₨5,252) | ₨2,543 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Malawi is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kwacha (₨339) | ₨221 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨542 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,191 Kwacha (₨3,423) | ₨2,075 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨386 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,125 Kwacha (₨191) | ₨243 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Kwacha (₨170) | ₨332 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 660 Kwacha (₨112) | ₨136 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 700 Kwacha (₨119) | ₨104 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨612 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Malawi is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,151 Kwacha (₨2,569) | ₨1,486 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Kwacha (₨678) | ₨1,147 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,548 Kwacha (₨3,822) | ₨3,130 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,175 Kwacha (₨538) | ₨500 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,563 Kwacha (₨265) | ₨374 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,053 Kwacha (₨178) | ₨444 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 300,000 Kwacha (₨50,858) | ₨55,174 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Kwacha (₨14) | ₨28 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,519 Kwacha (₨2,800) | ₨4,065 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 752 Kwacha (₨128) | ₨177 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,702 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malawi is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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