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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Malawi

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNMWKEURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malawi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.12 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.41 PLN (3.97 USD) in Canada and 8.83 PLN (2.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Malawi.

14.41 PLN
8.83 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.09 PLN (1.13 USD) in Canada and 6.21 PLN (1.71 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Canada.

4.09 PLN
6.21 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 58.59 PLN (16.13 USD) in Canada and 19.58 PLN (5.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Malawi.

58.59 PLN
19.58 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 47.25 PLN (13.01 USD) in Canada and 45.92 PLN (12.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Malawi.

47.25 PLN
45.92 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 45.86 PLN (12.62 USD) in Canada and 12.31 PLN (3.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malawi.

45.86 PLN
12.31 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 52.5 PLN (14.45 USD) in Canada and 8.61 PLN (2.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Malawi.

52.50 PLN
8.61 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.9 PLN (2.72 USD) in Canada and 3.45 PLN (0.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Malawi.

9.90 PLN
3.45 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.55 PLN (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 8.39 PLN (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Malawi.

12.55 PLN
8.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.76 PLN (3.24 USD) in Canada and 7.19 PLN (1.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Malawi.

11.76 PLN
7.19 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

102.22 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.58 PLN (2.36 USD) in Canada and 1.16 PLN (0.32 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malawi.

8.58 PLN
1.16 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.74 PLN (2.68 USD) in Canada and 4.69 PLN (1.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Malawi.

9.74 PLN
4.69 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.11 PLN (14.07 USD) in Canada and 27.03 PLN (7.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Malawi.

51.11 PLN
27.03 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.4 PLN (2.59 USD) in Canada and 3.74 PLN (1.03 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Malawi.

9.40 PLN
3.74 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.11 PLN (2.78 USD) in Canada and 4.9 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Malawi.

10.11 PLN
4.90 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.07 PLN (3.32 USD) in Canada and 8.1 PLN (2.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Malawi.

12.07 PLN
8.10 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.66 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada and 4.94 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 43% lower in Malawi.

8.66 PLN
4.94 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.91 PLN (3.56 USD) in Canada and 5.74 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Malawi.

12.91 PLN
5.74 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.05 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.83 PLN (4.08 USD) in Canada and 4.43 PLN (1.22 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Malawi.

14.83 PLN
4.43 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.01 PLN (1.93 USD) in Canada and 4.14 PLN (1.14 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Malawi.

7.01 PLN
4.14 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.09 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.89 PLN (3.82 USD) in Canada and 10.35 PLN (2.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Malawi.

13.89 PLN
10.35 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.74 PLN (2.13 USD) in Canada and 3.09 PLN (0.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Malawi.

7.74 PLN
3.09 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21 PLN (5.78 USD) in Canada and 4.9 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Malawi.

21.00 PLN
4.90 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 23.62 PLN (6.5 USD) in Canada and 10.68 PLN (2.94 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Malawi.

23.62 PLN
10.68 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.37 PLN (10.84 USD) in Canada and 31.1 PLN (8.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 21% lower in Malawi.

39.37 PLN
31.10 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 301.86 PLN (83.09 USD) in Canada and 78.54 PLN (21.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74% lower in Malawi.

301.86 PLN
78.54 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 76.12 PLN (20.95 USD) in Canada and 17.98 PLN (4.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Malawi.

76.12 PLN
17.98 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.91 PLN (1.63 USD) in Canada and 1.63 PLN (0.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Malawi.

5.91 PLN
1.63 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.33 times less for fuel in Canada than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.05 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 5.73 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Canada.

4.05 PLN
5.73 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.26 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 5.3 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Canada.

4.26 PLN
5.30 PLN

LPG 1L

3.36 PLN
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.84 times more for transportation in Canada than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 409.48 PLN (112.72 USD) in Canada and 7.85 PLN (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Malawi.

409.48 PLN
7.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.79 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 3.56 PLN (0.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Malawi.

8.79 PLN
3.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 91.87 PLN (25.29 USD) in Canada and 22.2 PLN (6.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Malawi.

91.87 PLN
22.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.25 PLN (1.45 USD) in Canada and 8.9 PLN (2.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 41% lower in Canada.

5.25 PLN
8.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.12 PLN (3.61 USD) in Canada and 2.14 PLN (0.59 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Malawi.

13.12 PLN
2.14 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 42 PLN (11.56 USD) in Canada and 14.35 PLN (3.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Malawi.

42.00 PLN
14.35 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 203.93 PLN (56.14 USD) in Canada and 162.6 PLN (44.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Malawi.

203.93 PLN
162.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 74.49 PLN (20.51 USD) in Canada and 53.91 PLN (14.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Malawi.

74.49 PLN
53.91 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.04 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Malawi.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6482 PLN (1784.22 USD) in Canada and 730.76 PLN (201.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Malawi.

6 482 PLN
730.76 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5544 PLN (1526 USD) in Canada and 301.12 PLN (82.89 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Malawi.

5 544 PLN
301.12 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10579 PLN (2912.19 USD) in Canada and 1613 PLN (443.96 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Malawi.

10 579 PLN
1 613 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8902 PLN (2450.47 USD) in Canada and 1275 PLN (351.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malawi.

8 902 PLN
1 275 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.5 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Malawi.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 32643 PLN (8985.85 USD) in Canada and 38295 PLN (10541.8 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Canada.

32 643 PLN
38 295 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27401 PLN (7542.75 USD) in Canada and 1797 PLN (494.55 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Malawi.

27 401 PLN
1 797 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 10.23 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11536 PLN (3175.62 USD) in Canada and 1128 PLN (310.5 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 90.2% lower in Malawi.

11 536 PLN
1 128 PLN

Hotels

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Canada vs. Malawi - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

416 PLN
-

Two stars

451 PLN
340 PLN

Three stars

611 PLN
348 PLN

Four stars

747 PLN
594 PLN

Five stars

1 496 PLN
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Malawi: 2 cities, 30 hotels

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