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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.04 PLN (4.16 USD) in Switzerland and 5.55 PLN (1.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Malawi.

16.04 PLN
5.55 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 11.61 PLN (3.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.98 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Malawi.

11.61 PLN
2.98 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 220.87 PLN (57.22 USD) in Switzerland and 8.08 PLN (2.09 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Malawi.

220.87 PLN
8.08 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 56.97 PLN (14.76 USD) in Switzerland and 14.47 PLN (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Malawi.

56.97 PLN
14.47 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 115.56 PLN (29.94 USD) in Switzerland and 6.34 PLN (1.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malawi.

115.56 PLN
6.34 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 39.44 PLN (10.22 USD) in Switzerland and 6.68 PLN (1.73 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Malawi.

39.44 PLN
6.68 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.98 PLN (2.33 USD) in Switzerland and 2.05 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malawi.

8.98 PLN
2.05 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.29 PLN (6.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.82 PLN (0.99 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Malawi.

26.29 PLN
3.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.92 PLN (3.09 USD) in Switzerland and 3.23 PLN (0.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Malawi.

11.92 PLN
3.23 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

65.50 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 9.82 PLN (2.54 USD) in Switzerland and 0.82 PLN (0.21 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Malawi.

9.82 PLN
0.82 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.15 PLN (3.41 USD) in Switzerland and 1.84 PLN (0.48 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86% lower in Malawi.

13.15 PLN
1.84 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 113.06 PLN (29.29 USD) in Switzerland and 40.07 PLN (10.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Malawi.

113.06 PLN
40.07 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.36 PLN (1.91 USD) in Switzerland and 1.93 PLN (0.5 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malawi.

7.36 PLN
1.93 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.9 PLN (2.57 USD) in Switzerland and 3.41 PLN (0.88 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Malawi.

9.90 PLN
3.41 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.23 PLN (3.43 USD) in Switzerland and 5.25 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Malawi.

13.23 PLN
5.25 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 10.61 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 3.56 PLN (0.92 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Malawi.

10.61 PLN
3.56 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 14.51 PLN (3.76 USD) in Switzerland and 2.37 PLN (0.61 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Malawi.

14.51 PLN
2.37 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

77.62 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 18.89 PLN (4.89 USD) in Switzerland and 2.98 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Malawi.

18.89 PLN
2.98 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.83 PLN (1.51 USD) in Switzerland and 1.38 PLN (0.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Malawi.

5.83 PLN
1.38 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.17 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 23.31 PLN (6.04 USD) in Switzerland and 5.64 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Malawi.

23.31 PLN
5.64 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 19.5 PLN (5.05 USD) in Switzerland and 1.76 PLN (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91% lower in Malawi.

19.50 PLN
1.76 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 35.06 PLN (9.08 USD) in Switzerland and 1.78 PLN (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Malawi.

35.06 PLN
1.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 30.68 PLN (7.95 USD) in Switzerland and 4.01 PLN (1.04 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Malawi.

30.68 PLN
4.01 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 65.73 PLN (17.03 USD) in Switzerland and 11.57 PLN (3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Malawi.

65.73 PLN
11.57 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 525.88 PLN (136.24 USD) in Switzerland and 66.78 PLN (17.3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Malawi.

525.88 PLN
66.78 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 109.56 PLN (28.38 USD) in Switzerland and 8.9 PLN (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Malawi.

109.56 PLN
8.90 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.14 PLN (4.7 USD) in Switzerland and 0.89 PLN (0.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Malawi.

18.14 PLN
0.89 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 8.18 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 6.08 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Malawi.

8.18 PLN
6.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.9 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.62 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Malawi.

7.90 PLN
5.62 PLN

LPG 1L

5.06 PLN
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.16 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 398.79 PLN (103.32 USD) in Switzerland and 102.06 PLN (26.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Malawi.

398.79 PLN
102.06 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 19.28 PLN (5 USD) in Switzerland and 1.11 PLN (0.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Malawi.

19.28 PLN
1.11 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 350.59 PLN (90.83 USD) in Switzerland and 2.23 PLN (0.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 99.4% lower in Malawi.

350.59 PLN
2.23 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 21.91 PLN (5.68 USD) in Switzerland and 0.78 PLN (0.2 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Malawi.

21.91 PLN
0.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 29.58 PLN (7.66 USD) in Switzerland and 8.35 PLN (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Malawi.

29.58 PLN
8.35 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 87.65 PLN (22.71 USD) in Switzerland and 9.18 PLN (2.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Malawi.

87.65 PLN
9.18 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 382.49 PLN (99.1 USD) in Switzerland and 76.05 PLN (19.7 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Malawi.

382.49 PLN
76.05 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 175.29 PLN (45.41 USD) in Switzerland and 14.47 PLN (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Malawi.

175.29 PLN
14.47 PLN

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.21 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 9146 PLN (2369.62 USD) in Switzerland and 542.56 PLN (140.57 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Malawi.

9 146 PLN
542.56 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 7001 PLN (1813.76 USD) in Switzerland and 317.98 PLN (82.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Malawi.

7 001 PLN
317.98 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 16983 PLN (4399.86 USD) in Switzerland and 1141 PLN (295.55 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Malawi.

16 983 PLN
1 141 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 12117 PLN (3139.15 USD) in Switzerland and 973.83 PLN (252.3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92% lower in Malawi.

12 117 PLN
973.83 PLN

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.13 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 84214 PLN (21818.21 USD) in Switzerland and 24063 PLN (6234.24 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Malawi.

84 214 PLN
24 063 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 49476 PLN (12818.23 USD) in Switzerland and 2003 PLN (519.02 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96% lower in Malawi.

49 476 PLN
2 003 PLN

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 38.51 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 27859 PLN (7217.61 USD) in Switzerland and 723.41 PLN (187.42 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 97.4% lower in Malawi.

27 859 PLN
723.41 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

537 PLN
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Two stars

643 PLN
361 PLN

Three stars

933 PLN
370 PLN

Four stars

1 325 PLN
631 PLN

Five stars

2 412 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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