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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 3.25 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.28 EUR (3.57 USD) in Canada and 1.33 EUR (1.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Malawi.

3.28 EUR
1.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Canada and 0.71 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Malawi.

1.12 EUR
0.71 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.39 EUR (13.47 USD) in Canada and 1.93 EUR (2.1 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Malawi.

12.39 EUR
1.93 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in Canada and 3.46 EUR (3.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Malawi.

11.04 EUR
3.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.78 EUR (11.72 USD) in Canada and 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malawi.

10.78 EUR
1.52 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.66 EUR (12.67 USD) in Canada and 1.6 EUR (1.74 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Malawi.

11.66 EUR
1.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.09 EUR (2.28 USD) in Canada and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malawi.

2.09 EUR
0.49 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.94 EUR (3.2 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 69% lower in Malawi.

2.94 EUR
0.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.49 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Malawi.

2.49 EUR
0.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.89 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.24 EUR (2.44 USD) in Canada and 0.2 EUR (0.21 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Malawi.

2.24 EUR
0.20 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in Canada and 0.44 EUR (0.48 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Malawi.

2.30 EUR
0.44 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.53 EUR (11.44 USD) in Canada and 9.58 EUR (10.42 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 9% lower in Malawi.

10.53 EUR
9.58 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.44 EUR (2.65 USD) in Canada and 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Malawi.

2.44 EUR
0.46 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.41 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66% lower in Malawi.

2.41 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.02 EUR (3.28 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malawi.

3.02 EUR
1.26 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.41 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada and 0.85 EUR (0.93 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Malawi.

2.41 EUR
0.85 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.76 EUR (3 USD) in Canada and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Malawi.

2.76 EUR
0.57 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.01 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.41 EUR (3.7 USD) in Canada and 0.71 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malawi.

3.41 EUR
0.71 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.51 EUR (1.65 USD) in Canada and 0.33 EUR (0.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Malawi.

1.51 EUR
0.33 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.09 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.3 EUR (3.59 USD) in Canada and 1.35 EUR (1.47 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Malawi.

3.30 EUR
1.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.81 EUR (1.97 USD) in Canada and 0.42 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Malawi.

1.81 EUR
0.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.41 EUR (5.88 USD) in Canada and 0.43 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Malawi.

5.41 EUR
0.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.08 EUR (6.61 USD) in Canada and 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Malawi.

6.08 EUR
0.96 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.79 EUR (9.55 USD) in Canada and 2.77 EUR (3.01 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Malawi.

8.79 EUR
2.77 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.1 EUR (88.15 USD) in Canada and 15.97 EUR (17.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Malawi.

81.10 EUR
15.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.54 EUR (16.89 USD) in Canada and 2.13 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Malawi.

15.54 EUR
2.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Canada and 0.21 EUR (0.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Malawi.

1.44 EUR
0.21 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.26 times less for fuel in Canada than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in Canada and 1.49 EUR (1.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Canada.

1.15 EUR
1.49 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Canada and 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Canada.

1.13 EUR
1.38 EUR

LPG 1L

0.87 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.85 times more for transportation in Canada than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 105.42 EUR (114.59 USD) in Canada and 24.41 EUR (26.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Malawi.

105.42 EUR
24.41 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 0.27 EUR (0.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Malawi.

2.20 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.95 EUR (22.77 USD) in Canada and 0.53 EUR (0.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Malawi.

20.95 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.18 EUR (1.29 USD) in Canada and 0.19 EUR (0.2 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Malawi.

1.18 EUR
0.19 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.02 EUR (3.28 USD) in Canada and 2 EUR (2.17 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Malawi.

3.02 EUR
2.00 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 10.14 EUR (11.02 USD) in Canada and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Malawi.

10.14 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 42.44 EUR (46.13 USD) in Canada and 18.19 EUR (19.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Malawi.

42.44 EUR
18.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.06 EUR (17.46 USD) in Canada and 3.46 EUR (3.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Malawi.

16.06 EUR
3.46 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.93 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 1642 EUR (1784.35 USD) in Canada and 129.77 EUR (141.05 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Malawi.

1 642 EUR
129.77 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 1379 EUR (1498.6 USD) in Canada and 76.05 EUR (82.67 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malawi.

1 379 EUR
76.05 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 2624 EUR (2852.48 USD) in Canada and 272.84 EUR (296.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malawi.

2 624 EUR
272.84 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 2136 EUR (2322.2 USD) in Canada and 232.91 EUR (253.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Malawi.

2 136 EUR
232.91 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.47 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 8621 EUR (9371.09 USD) in Canada and 5755 EUR (6255.57 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Malawi.

8 621 EUR
5 755 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 6762 EUR (7349.91 USD) in Canada and 479.13 EUR (520.79 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Malawi.

6 762 EUR
479.13 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 16.51 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2857 EUR (3105.73 USD) in Canada and 173.02 EUR (188.06 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Malawi.

2 857 EUR
173.02 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.1 EUR
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Two stars

137 EUR
111 EUR

Three stars

179 EUR
92.7 EUR

Four stars

284 EUR
160 EUR

Five stars

505 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 941 hotels • Malawi: 2 cities, 35 hotels

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