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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

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Canada vs. Malawi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.1 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.53 EUR (3.94 USD) in Canada and 2.18 EUR (2.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Malawi.

3.53 EUR
2.18 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.53 EUR (1.71 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Canada.

1.00 EUR
1.53 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.34 EUR (16 USD) in Canada and 4.83 EUR (5.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Malawi.

14.34 EUR
4.83 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.57 EUR (12.91 USD) in Canada and 11.33 EUR (12.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Malawi.

11.57 EUR
11.33 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.23 EUR (12.53 USD) in Canada and 3.04 EUR (3.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Malawi.

11.23 EUR
3.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.85 EUR (14.34 USD) in Canada and 2.12 EUR (2.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malawi.

12.85 EUR
2.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.42 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 0.85 EUR (0.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Malawi.

2.42 EUR
0.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.07 EUR (3.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.07 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Malawi.

3.07 EUR
2.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.88 EUR (3.21 USD) in Canada and 1.77 EUR (1.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Malawi.

2.88 EUR
1.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.22 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.1 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Malawi.

2.10 EUR
0.29 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.38 EUR (2.66 USD) in Canada and 1.16 EUR (1.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Malawi.

2.38 EUR
1.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.51 EUR (13.96 USD) in Canada and 6.67 EUR (7.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Malawi.

12.51 EUR
6.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.3 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 0.92 EUR (1.03 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60% lower in Malawi.

2.30 EUR
0.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.47 EUR (2.76 USD) in Canada and 1.21 EUR (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 51% lower in Malawi.

2.47 EUR
1.21 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.96 EUR (3.3 USD) in Canada and 2 EUR (2.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Malawi.

2.96 EUR
2.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.12 EUR (2.37 USD) in Canada and 1.22 EUR (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Malawi.

2.12 EUR
1.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.16 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 1.42 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Malawi.

3.16 EUR
1.42 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.52 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.63 EUR (4.05 USD) in Canada and 1.09 EUR (1.22 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70% lower in Malawi.

3.63 EUR
1.09 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.72 EUR (1.91 USD) in Canada and 1.02 EUR (1.14 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Malawi.

1.72 EUR
1.02 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.07 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.4 EUR (3.79 USD) in Canada and 2.55 EUR (2.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 25% lower in Malawi.

3.40 EUR
2.55 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.9 EUR (2.12 USD) in Canada and 0.76 EUR (0.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60% lower in Malawi.

1.90 EUR
0.76 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.14 EUR (5.74 USD) in Canada and 1.21 EUR (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Malawi.

5.14 EUR
1.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.78 EUR (6.45 USD) in Canada and 2.63 EUR (2.94 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Malawi.

5.78 EUR
2.63 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.64 EUR (10.75 USD) in Canada and 7.67 EUR (8.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Malawi.

9.64 EUR
7.67 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 73.9 EUR (82.45 USD) in Canada and 19.38 EUR (21.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malawi.

73.90 EUR
19.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.63 EUR (20.79 USD) in Canada and 4.44 EUR (4.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Malawi.

18.63 EUR
4.44 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada and 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Malawi.

1.45 EUR
0.40 EUR

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 1 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.41 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Canada.

1.00 EUR
1.41 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.05 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.31 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Canada.

1.05 EUR
1.31 EUR

LPG 1L

0.83 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.73 times more for transportation in Canada than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.24 EUR (111.84 USD) in Canada and 1.94 EUR (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Malawi.

100.24 EUR
1.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.15 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Malawi.

2.15 EUR
0.88 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.49 EUR (25.09 USD) in Canada and 5.48 EUR (6.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Malawi.

22.49 EUR
5.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.29 EUR (1.43 USD) in Canada and 2.2 EUR (2.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Canada.

1.29 EUR
2.20 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.21 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 0.53 EUR (0.59 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malawi.

3.21 EUR
0.53 EUR

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 10.28 EUR (11.47 USD) in Canada and 3.54 EUR (3.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Malawi.

10.28 EUR
3.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.92 EUR (55.7 USD) in Canada and 40.12 EUR (44.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Malawi.

49.92 EUR
40.12 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.24 EUR (20.35 USD) in Canada and 13.3 EUR (14.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Malawi.

18.24 EUR
13.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.97 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 1587 EUR (1770.36 USD) in Canada and 180.29 EUR (201.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Malawi.

1 587 EUR
180.29 EUR

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 1357 EUR (1514.15 USD) in Canada and 74.29 EUR (82.89 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malawi.

1 357 EUR
74.29 EUR

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 2590 EUR (2889.59 USD) in Canada and 397.9 EUR (443.96 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Malawi.

2 590 EUR
397.90 EUR

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 2179 EUR (2431.45 USD) in Canada and 314.68 EUR (351.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Malawi.

2 179 EUR
314.68 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.49 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 7991 EUR (8916.1 USD) in Canada and 9448 EUR (10541.8 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Canada.

7 991 EUR
9 448 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6708 EUR (7484.2 USD) in Canada and 443.24 EUR (494.55 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Malawi.

6 708 EUR
443.24 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 10.15 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2824 EUR (3150.96 USD) in Canada and 278.29 EUR (310.5 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 90.1% lower in Malawi.

2 824 EUR
278.29 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

103 EUR
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Two stars

111 EUR
83.9 EUR

Three stars

151 EUR
85.9 EUR

Four stars

184 EUR
147 EUR

Five stars

369 EUR
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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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