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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.35 USD in Switzerland and 1.44 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Malawi.

4.35 USD
1.44 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.15 USD in Switzerland and 0.77 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Malawi.

3.15 USD
0.77 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 59.91 USD in Switzerland and 2.09 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Malawi.

59.91 USD
2.09 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.45 USD in Switzerland and 3.74 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Malawi.

15.45 USD
3.74 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.35 USD in Switzerland and 1.64 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Malawi.

31.35 USD
1.64 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.7 USD in Switzerland and 1.73 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Malawi.

10.70 USD
1.73 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.44 USD in Switzerland and 0.53 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Malawi.

2.44 USD
0.53 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.13 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 0.99 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Malawi.

7.13 USD
0.99 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 USD in Switzerland and 0.84 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 74% lower in Malawi.

3.23 USD
0.84 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.97 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.66 USD in Switzerland and 0.21 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Malawi.

2.66 USD
0.21 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.57 USD in Switzerland and 0.48 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Malawi.

3.57 USD
0.48 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.67 USD in Switzerland and 10.37 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Malawi.

30.67 USD
10.37 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2 USD in Switzerland and 0.5 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 75% lower in Malawi.

2.00 USD
0.50 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.69 USD in Switzerland and 0.88 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Malawi.

2.69 USD
0.88 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.59 USD in Switzerland and 1.36 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Malawi.

3.59 USD
1.36 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.88 USD in Switzerland and 0.92 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Malawi.

2.88 USD
0.92 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.93 USD in Switzerland and 0.61 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Malawi.

3.93 USD
0.61 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.12 USD in Switzerland and 0.77 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 85% lower in Malawi.

5.12 USD
0.77 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.58 USD in Switzerland and 0.36 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malawi.

1.58 USD
0.36 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.56 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.32 USD in Switzerland and 1.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Malawi.

6.32 USD
1.46 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.29 USD in Switzerland and 0.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Malawi.

5.29 USD
0.46 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.51 USD in Switzerland and 0.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Malawi.

9.51 USD
0.46 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.32 USD in Switzerland and 1.04 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Malawi.

8.32 USD
1.04 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.83 USD in Switzerland and 3 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Malawi.

17.83 USD
3.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 142.65 USD in Switzerland and 17.28 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Malawi.

142.65 USD
17.28 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 29.72 USD in Switzerland and 2.3 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Malawi.

29.72 USD
2.30 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.92 USD in Switzerland and 0.23 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Malawi.

4.92 USD
0.23 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.22 USD in Switzerland and 1.62 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 27% lower in Malawi.

2.22 USD
1.62 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.02 USD in Switzerland and 1.5 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Malawi.

2.02 USD
1.50 USD

LPG 1L

1.29 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.51 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 108.18 USD in Switzerland and 26.41 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Malawi.

108.18 USD
26.41 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 5.23 USD in Switzerland and 0.29 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malawi.

5.23 USD
0.29 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 95.1 USD in Switzerland and 0.58 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Malawi.

95.10 USD
0.58 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.94 USD in Switzerland and 0.2 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Malawi.

5.94 USD
0.20 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8.02 USD in Switzerland and 2.16 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Malawi.

8.02 USD
2.16 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 23.77 USD in Switzerland and 2.38 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malawi.

23.77 USD
2.38 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 103.75 USD in Switzerland and 19.68 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malawi.

103.75 USD
19.68 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 47.55 USD in Switzerland and 3.74 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Malawi.

47.55 USD
3.74 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.94 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 2481 USD in Switzerland and 140.41 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Malawi.

2 481 USD
140.41 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 1899 USD in Switzerland and 82.29 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Malawi.

1 899 USD
82.29 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 4607 USD in Switzerland and 295.22 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Malawi.

4 607 USD
295.22 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 3287 USD in Switzerland and 252.02 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Malawi.

3 287 USD
252.02 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.38 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 22844 USD in Switzerland and 6227 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Malawi.

22 844 USD
6 227 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 13421 USD in Switzerland and 518.43 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Malawi.

13 421 USD
518.43 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 40.37 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7557 USD in Switzerland and 187.21 USD in Malawi. The average salary is 97.5% lower in Malawi.

7 557 USD
187.21 USD

Hotels

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

One star

176 USD
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Two stars

182 USD
82.1 USD

Three stars

231 USD
104 USD

Four stars

321 USD
174 USD

Five stars

602 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Sep 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Oct 2024) • Switzerland: 19 cities, 392 hotels • Malawi: 2 cities, 33 hotels

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