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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 3.68 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.36 USD in Switzerland and 2.43 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Malawi.

4.36 USD
2.43 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.96 USD in Switzerland and 1.71 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Malawi.

2.96 USD
1.71 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.99 USD in Switzerland and 5.39 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malawi.

51.99 USD
5.39 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.11 USD in Switzerland and 12.64 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Malawi.

15.11 USD
12.64 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.11 USD in Switzerland and 3.39 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Malawi.

34.11 USD
3.39 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.33 USD in Switzerland and 2.37 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Malawi.

11.33 USD
2.37 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.71 USD in Switzerland and 0.95 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Malawi.

2.71 USD
0.95 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.58 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 2.31 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Malawi.

7.58 USD
2.31 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.37 USD in Switzerland and 1.98 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Malawi.

3.37 USD
1.98 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.97 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 USD in Switzerland and 0.32 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Malawi.

2.57 USD
0.32 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.54 USD in Switzerland and 1.29 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Malawi.

3.54 USD
1.29 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.25 USD in Switzerland and 7.44 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malawi.

30.25 USD
7.44 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.25 USD in Switzerland and 1.03 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Malawi.

2.25 USD
1.03 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.39 USD in Switzerland and 1.35 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in Malawi.

2.39 USD
1.35 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.13 USD in Switzerland and 2.23 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Malawi.

3.13 USD
2.23 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.92 USD in Switzerland and 1.36 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Malawi.

2.92 USD
1.36 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.03 USD in Switzerland and 1.58 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Malawi.

4.03 USD
1.58 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.34 USD in Switzerland and 1.22 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malawi.

5.34 USD
1.22 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 USD in Switzerland and 1.14 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Malawi.

1.65 USD
1.14 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.53 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.92 USD in Switzerland and 2.85 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Malawi.

6.92 USD
2.85 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.07 USD in Switzerland and 0.85 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 86% lower in Malawi.

6.07 USD
0.85 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.07 USD in Switzerland and 1.35 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Malawi.

10.07 USD
1.35 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 USD in Switzerland and 2.94 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Malawi.

8.81 USD
2.94 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.4 USD in Switzerland and 8.56 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 60% lower in Malawi.

21.40 USD
8.56 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 151.05 USD in Switzerland and 21.62 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malawi.

151.05 USD
21.62 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.47 USD in Switzerland and 4.95 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Malawi.

31.47 USD
4.95 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.34 USD in Switzerland and 0.45 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Malawi.

5.34 USD
0.45 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.46 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.58 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Malawi.

2.27 USD
1.58 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.16 USD in Switzerland and 1.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Malawi.

2.16 USD
1.46 USD

LPG 1L

1.30 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 17.26 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.51 USD in Switzerland and 2.16 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 98% lower in Malawi.

109.51 USD
2.16 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.91 USD in Switzerland and 0.98 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 80% lower in Malawi.

4.91 USD
0.98 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 86.85 USD in Switzerland and 6.11 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 93% lower in Malawi.

86.85 USD
6.11 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.27 USD in Switzerland and 2.45 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Malawi.

3.27 USD
2.45 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.55 USD in Switzerland and 0.59 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Malawi.

7.55 USD
0.59 USD

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 25.18 USD in Switzerland and 3.95 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Malawi.

25.18 USD
3.95 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.1 USD in Switzerland and 44.76 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Malawi.

90.10 USD
44.76 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.74 USD in Switzerland and 14.84 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Malawi.

50.74 USD
14.84 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 13.07 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 2814 USD in Switzerland and 201.16 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Malawi.

2 814 USD
201.16 USD

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 2314 USD in Switzerland and 82.89 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Malawi.

2 314 USD
82.89 USD

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 5150 USD in Switzerland and 443.96 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Malawi.

5 150 USD
443.96 USD

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 3831 USD in Switzerland and 351.11 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Malawi.

3 831 USD
351.11 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.93 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 24546 USD in Switzerland and 10542 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Malawi.

24 546 USD
10 542 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 18815 USD in Switzerland and 494.55 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Malawi.

18 815 USD
494.55 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 25.73 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7988 USD in Switzerland and 310.5 USD in Malawi. The average salary is 96.1% lower in Malawi.

7 988 USD
310.50 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
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Two stars

166 USD
93.6 USD

Three stars

242 USD
95.9 USD

Four stars

343 USD
164 USD

Five stars

625 USD
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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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