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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.61 PLN (4 USD) in Canada and 8.87 PLN (2.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Malawi.

14.61 PLN
8.87 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.15 PLN (1.14 USD) in Canada and 6.24 PLN (1.71 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Canada.

4.15 PLN
6.24 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 59.38 PLN (16.26 USD) in Canada and 19.68 PLN (5.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Malawi.

59.38 PLN
19.68 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 47.89 PLN (13.11 USD) in Canada and 46.16 PLN (12.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Malawi.

47.89 PLN
46.16 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 46.48 PLN (12.73 USD) in Canada and 12.38 PLN (3.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Malawi.

46.48 PLN
12.38 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 53.21 PLN (14.57 USD) in Canada and 8.66 PLN (2.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Malawi.

53.21 PLN
8.66 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.03 PLN (2.75 USD) in Canada and 3.47 PLN (0.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Malawi.

10.03 PLN
3.47 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.72 PLN (3.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 8.44 PLN (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Malawi.

12.72 PLN
8.44 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.92 PLN (3.26 USD) in Canada and 7.23 PLN (1.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Malawi.

11.92 PLN
7.23 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

102.77 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.7 PLN (2.38 USD) in Canada and 1.17 PLN (0.32 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Malawi.

8.70 PLN
1.17 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.87 PLN (2.7 USD) in Canada and 4.71 PLN (1.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Malawi.

9.87 PLN
4.71 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.8 PLN (14.18 USD) in Canada and 27.17 PLN (7.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Malawi.

51.80 PLN
27.17 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.52 PLN (2.61 USD) in Canada and 3.76 PLN (1.03 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Malawi.

9.52 PLN
3.76 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.24 PLN (2.8 USD) in Canada and 4.93 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Malawi.

10.24 PLN
4.93 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.24 PLN (3.35 USD) in Canada and 8.14 PLN (2.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Malawi.

12.24 PLN
8.14 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.78 PLN (2.4 USD) in Canada and 4.97 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Malawi.

8.78 PLN
4.97 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.09 PLN (3.58 USD) in Canada and 5.77 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Malawi.

13.09 PLN
5.77 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.45 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.03 PLN (4.12 USD) in Canada and 4.46 PLN (1.22 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Malawi.

15.03 PLN
4.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.1 PLN (1.95 USD) in Canada and 4.16 PLN (1.14 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Malawi.

7.10 PLN
4.16 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.12 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.07 PLN (3.85 USD) in Canada and 10.41 PLN (2.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 26% lower in Malawi.

14.07 PLN
10.41 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.85 PLN (2.15 USD) in Canada and 3.1 PLN (0.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Malawi.

7.85 PLN
3.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.28 PLN (5.83 USD) in Canada and 4.93 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Malawi.

21.28 PLN
4.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 23.94 PLN (6.56 USD) in Canada and 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Malawi.

23.94 PLN
10.74 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.91 PLN (10.93 USD) in Canada and 31.26 PLN (8.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Malawi.

39.91 PLN
31.26 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 305.96 PLN (83.78 USD) in Canada and 78.96 PLN (21.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Malawi.

305.96 PLN
78.96 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 77.16 PLN (21.13 USD) in Canada and 18.08 PLN (4.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malawi.

77.16 PLN
18.08 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.99 PLN (1.64 USD) in Canada and 1.64 PLN (0.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Malawi.

5.99 PLN
1.64 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 4.07 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 5.76 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Canada.

4.07 PLN
5.76 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.28 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 5.33 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Canada.

4.28 PLN
5.33 PLN

LPG 1L

3.38 PLN
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.94 times more for transportation in Canada than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.04 PLN (113.65 USD) in Canada and 7.89 PLN (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Malawi.

415.04 PLN
7.89 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.91 PLN (2.44 USD) in Canada and 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Malawi.

8.91 PLN
3.58 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.12 PLN (25.5 USD) in Canada and 22.31 PLN (6.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76% lower in Malawi.

93.12 PLN
22.31 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Canada and 8.95 PLN (2.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Canada.

5.32 PLN
8.95 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.3 PLN (3.64 USD) in Canada and 2.15 PLN (0.59 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Malawi.

13.30 PLN
2.15 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 42.57 PLN (11.66 USD) in Canada and 14.43 PLN (3.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Malawi.

42.57 PLN
14.43 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 206.7 PLN (56.6 USD) in Canada and 163.46 PLN (44.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Malawi.

206.70 PLN
163.46 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 75.51 PLN (20.68 USD) in Canada and 54.2 PLN (14.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Malawi.

75.51 PLN
54.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.1 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 6570 PLN (1798.9 USD) in Canada and 734.64 PLN (201.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Malawi.

6 570 PLN
734.64 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 5619 PLN (1538.56 USD) in Canada and 302.72 PLN (82.89 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Malawi.

5 619 PLN
302.72 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 10723 PLN (2936.15 USD) in Canada and 1621 PLN (443.96 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Malawi.

10 723 PLN
1 621 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 9023 PLN (2470.63 USD) in Canada and 1282 PLN (351.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Malawi.

9 023 PLN
1 282 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.51 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 33087 PLN (9059.79 USD) in Canada and 38499 PLN (10541.8 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Canada.

33 087 PLN
38 499 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 27773 PLN (7604.81 USD) in Canada and 1806 PLN (494.55 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Malawi.

27 773 PLN
1 806 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 10.31 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11693 PLN (3201.75 USD) in Canada and 1134 PLN (310.5 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 90.3% lower in Malawi.

11 693 PLN
1 134 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

418 PLN
-

Two stars

454 PLN
342 PLN

Three stars

614 PLN
350 PLN

Four stars

751 PLN
597 PLN

Five stars

1 504 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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