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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland 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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Switzerland vs. Malawi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 6.66 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.68 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 5.37 PLN (1.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Malawi.

16.68 PLN
5.37 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.08 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Malawi.

12.08 PLN
2.88 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.67 PLN (61.45 USD) in Switzerland and 7.82 PLN (2.09 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Malawi.

229.67 PLN
7.82 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.24 PLN (15.85 USD) in Switzerland and 14.01 PLN (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Malawi.

59.24 PLN
14.01 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.17 PLN (32.15 USD) in Switzerland and 6.14 PLN (1.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Malawi.

120.17 PLN
6.14 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.01 PLN (10.97 USD) in Switzerland and 6.47 PLN (1.73 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Malawi.

41.01 PLN
6.47 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.34 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.99 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Malawi.

9.34 PLN
1.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.34 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.7 PLN (0.99 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malawi.

27.34 PLN
3.70 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.39 PLN (3.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.13 PLN (0.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Malawi.

12.39 PLN
3.13 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.43 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.21 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 0.8 PLN (0.21 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Malawi.

10.21 PLN
0.80 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.67 PLN (3.66 USD) in Switzerland and 1.79 PLN (0.48 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Malawi.

13.67 PLN
1.79 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.57 PLN (31.45 USD) in Switzerland and 38.8 PLN (10.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 67% lower in Malawi.

117.57 PLN
38.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.66 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.87 PLN (0.5 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Malawi.

7.66 PLN
1.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.3 PLN (2.76 USD) in Switzerland and 3.3 PLN (0.88 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 68% lower in Malawi.

10.30 PLN
3.30 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.76 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 5.09 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 63% lower in Malawi.

13.76 PLN
5.09 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.03 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Malawi.

11.03 PLN
3.45 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.08 PLN (4.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.29 PLN (0.61 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Malawi.

15.08 PLN
2.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.17 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.64 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 2.88 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Malawi.

19.64 PLN
2.88 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.06 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 PLN (0.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Malawi.

6.06 PLN
1.34 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.77 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.24 PLN (6.49 USD) in Switzerland and 5.46 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malawi.

24.24 PLN
5.46 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.28 PLN (5.43 USD) in Switzerland and 1.7 PLN (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Malawi.

20.28 PLN
1.70 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.46 PLN (9.75 USD) in Switzerland and 1.72 PLN (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Malawi.

36.46 PLN
1.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.9 PLN (8.53 USD) in Switzerland and 3.88 PLN (1.04 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Malawi.

31.90 PLN
3.88 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.35 PLN (18.29 USD) in Switzerland and 11.21 PLN (3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Malawi.

68.35 PLN
11.21 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 546.84 PLN (146.3 USD) in Switzerland and 64.66 PLN (17.3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Malawi.

546.84 PLN
64.66 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 113.92 PLN (30.48 USD) in Switzerland and 8.62 PLN (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Malawi.

113.92 PLN
8.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.87 PLN (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 0.86 PLN (0.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Malawi.

18.87 PLN
0.86 PLN

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.37 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.92 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 5.89 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Malawi.

7.92 PLN
5.89 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.66 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.45 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Malawi.

7.66 PLN
5.45 PLN

LPG 1L

4.90 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.69 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 414.68 PLN (110.94 USD) in Switzerland and 98.83 PLN (26.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Malawi.

414.68 PLN
98.83 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.05 PLN (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.08 PLN (0.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Malawi.

20.05 PLN
1.08 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 364.56 PLN (97.53 USD) in Switzerland and 2.16 PLN (0.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Malawi.

364.56 PLN
2.16 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.78 PLN (6.1 USD) in Switzerland and 0.75 PLN (0.2 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Malawi.

22.78 PLN
0.75 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.76 PLN (8.23 USD) in Switzerland and 8.08 PLN (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Malawi.

30.76 PLN
8.08 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.14 PLN (24.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.89 PLN (2.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Malawi.

91.14 PLN
8.89 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 397.73 PLN (106.41 USD) in Switzerland and 73.65 PLN (19.7 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Malawi.

397.73 PLN
73.65 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.28 PLN (48.77 USD) in Switzerland and 14.01 PLN (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Malawi.

182.28 PLN
14.01 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.33 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland 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 9511 PLN (2544.49 USD) in Switzerland and 525.4 PLN (140.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malawi.

9 511 PLN
525.40 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 7280 PLN (1947.6 USD) in Switzerland and 307.93 PLN (82.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Malawi.

7 280 PLN
307.93 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 17659 PLN (4724.55 USD) in Switzerland and 1105 PLN (295.54 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Malawi.

17 659 PLN
1 105 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 12599 PLN (3370.81 USD) in Switzerland and 943.03 PLN (252.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Malawi.

12 599 PLN
943.03 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.51 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland 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 87570 PLN (23428.29 USD) in Switzerland and 23302 PLN (6234.12 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Malawi.

87 570 PLN
23 302 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 51448 PLN (13764.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1940 PLN (519.01 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Malawi.

51 448 PLN
1 940 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 41.35 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28969 PLN (7750.24 USD) in Switzerland and 700.53 PLN (187.42 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 97.6% lower in Malawi.

28 969 PLN
700.53 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

520 PLN
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Two stars

622 PLN
350 PLN

Three stars

904 PLN
358 PLN

Four stars

1 283 PLN
611 PLN

Five stars

2 336 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) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Malawi: 2 cities, 30 hotels

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