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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.7 EUR (4.35 USD) in Switzerland and 2.07 EUR (2.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Malawi.

3.70 EUR
2.07 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.51 EUR (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Malawi.

2.51 EUR
1.46 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 44.2 EUR (51.92 USD) in Switzerland and 4.59 EUR (5.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malawi.

44.20 EUR
4.59 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.84 EUR (15.08 USD) in Switzerland and 10.76 EUR (12.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Malawi.

12.84 EUR
10.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29 EUR (34.07 USD) in Switzerland and 2.89 EUR (3.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malawi.

29.00 EUR
2.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 9.63 EUR (11.31 USD) in Switzerland and 2.02 EUR (2.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79% lower in Malawi.

9.63 EUR
2.02 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.3 EUR (2.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Malawi.

2.30 EUR
0.81 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.44 EUR (7.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Malawi.

6.44 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in Switzerland and 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Malawi.

2.87 EUR
1.69 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

14.45 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.18 EUR (2.56 USD) in Switzerland and 0.27 EUR (0.32 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malawi.

2.18 EUR
0.27 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.01 EUR (3.53 USD) in Switzerland and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Malawi.

3.01 EUR
1.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 25.72 EUR (30.21 USD) in Switzerland and 6.33 EUR (7.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malawi.

25.72 EUR
6.33 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Switzerland and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Malawi.

1.92 EUR
0.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Malawi.

2.03 EUR
1.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Switzerland and 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Malawi.

2.66 EUR
1.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.48 EUR (2.92 USD) in Switzerland and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Malawi.

2.48 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.42 EUR (4.02 USD) in Switzerland and 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Malawi.

3.42 EUR
1.35 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.12 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Malawi.

4.54 EUR
1.04 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.65 USD) in Switzerland and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Malawi.

1.40 EUR
0.97 EUR

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 5.89 EUR (6.91 USD) in Switzerland and 2.43 EUR (2.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Malawi.

5.89 EUR
2.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.16 EUR (6.06 USD) in Switzerland and 0.72 EUR (0.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86% lower in Malawi.

5.16 EUR
0.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.56 EUR (10.06 USD) in Switzerland and 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Malawi.

8.56 EUR
1.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.49 EUR (8.8 USD) in Switzerland and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Malawi.

7.49 EUR
2.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.19 EUR (21.37 USD) in Switzerland and 7.29 EUR (8.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Malawi.

18.19 EUR
7.29 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 128.42 EUR (150.85 USD) in Switzerland and 18.41 EUR (21.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malawi.

128.42 EUR
18.41 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.75 EUR (31.43 USD) in Switzerland and 4.21 EUR (4.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Malawi.

26.75 EUR
4.21 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Switzerland and 0.38 EUR (0.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Malawi.

4.54 EUR
0.38 EUR

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 1.93 EUR (2.27 USD) in Switzerland and 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Malawi.

1.93 EUR
1.34 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Switzerland and 1.24 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Malawi.

1.84 EUR
1.24 EUR

LPG 1L

1.11 EUR
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 17.24 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 93.1 EUR (109.36 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98% lower in Malawi.

93.10 EUR
1.84 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.17 EUR (4.9 USD) in Switzerland and 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Malawi.

4.17 EUR
0.83 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 73.84 EUR (86.74 USD) in Switzerland and 5.2 EUR (6.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93% lower in Malawi.

73.84 EUR
5.20 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.78 EUR (3.27 USD) in Switzerland and 2.09 EUR (2.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Malawi.

2.78 EUR
2.09 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 6.42 EUR (7.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.5 EUR (0.59 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Malawi.

6.42 EUR
0.50 EUR

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 21.4 EUR (25.14 USD) in Switzerland and 3.36 EUR (3.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Malawi.

21.40 EUR
3.36 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 76.6 EUR (89.98 USD) in Switzerland and 38.1 EUR (44.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Malawi.

76.60 EUR
38.10 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.14 EUR (50.67 USD) in Switzerland and 12.63 EUR (14.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Malawi.

43.14 EUR
12.63 EUR

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 13.06 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 2393 EUR (2810.43 USD) in Switzerland and 171.25 EUR (201.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Malawi.

2 393 EUR
171.25 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 1968 EUR (2311.24 USD) in Switzerland and 70.57 EUR (82.89 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Malawi.

1 968 EUR
70.57 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 4378 EUR (5143.05 USD) in Switzerland and 377.95 EUR (443.96 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Malawi.

4 378 EUR
377.95 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 3257 EUR (3825.7 USD) in Switzerland and 298.91 EUR (351.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Malawi.

3 257 EUR
298.91 EUR

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.92 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 20868 EUR (24512.76 USD) in Switzerland and 8974 EUR (10541.8 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 57% lower in Malawi.

20 868 EUR
8 974 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 15996 EUR (18789.85 USD) in Switzerland and 421.02 EUR (494.55 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Malawi.

15 996 EUR
421.02 EUR

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 25.69 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 6791 EUR (7977.43 USD) in Switzerland and 264.33 EUR (310.5 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 96.1% lower in Malawi.

6 791 EUR
264.33 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

119 EUR
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Two stars

142 EUR
79.7 EUR

Three stars

206 EUR
81.6 EUR

Four stars

292 EUR
139 EUR

Five stars

532 EUR
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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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