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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany 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

PLNMWKEURUSD

Germany vs. Malawi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.75 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.86 PLN (3.26 USD) in Germany and 9.59 PLN (2.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Malawi.

12.86 PLN
9.59 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.91 PLN (2 USD) in Germany and 6.75 PLN (1.71 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Malawi.

7.91 PLN
6.75 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.63 PLN (18.4 USD) in Germany and 21.28 PLN (5.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Malawi.

72.63 PLN
21.28 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 26.52 PLN (6.72 USD) in Germany and 49.89 PLN (12.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Germany.

26.52 PLN
49.89 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 44.91 PLN (11.38 USD) in Germany and 13.38 PLN (3.39 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Malawi.

44.91 PLN
13.38 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 38.46 PLN (9.74 USD) in Germany and 9.36 PLN (2.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Malawi.

38.46 PLN
9.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.42 PLN (1.12 USD) in Germany and 3.75 PLN (0.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Malawi.

4.42 PLN
3.75 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 15.3 PLN (3.88 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 9.12 PLN (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Malawi.

15.30 PLN
9.12 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.03 PLN (1.78 USD) in Germany and 7.82 PLN (1.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Germany.

7.03 PLN
7.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

54.91 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.19 PLN (1.57 USD) in Germany and 1.26 PLN (0.32 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Malawi.

6.19 PLN
1.26 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.87 PLN (1.99 USD) in Germany and 5.09 PLN (1.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Malawi.

7.87 PLN
5.09 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 55.92 PLN (14.17 USD) in Germany and 29.37 PLN (7.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Malawi.

55.92 PLN
29.37 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.08 PLN (1.29 USD) in Germany and 4.07 PLN (1.03 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Malawi.

5.08 PLN
4.07 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.5 PLN (1.65 USD) in Germany and 5.33 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 18% lower in Malawi.

6.50 PLN
5.33 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.99 PLN (2.53 USD) in Germany and 8.8 PLN (2.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Malawi.

9.99 PLN
8.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.69 PLN (1.95 USD) in Germany and 5.37 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Malawi.

7.69 PLN
5.37 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 12.29 PLN (3.11 USD) in Germany and 6.24 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Malawi.

12.29 PLN
6.24 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

59.60 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.68 PLN (3.72 USD) in Germany and 4.82 PLN (1.22 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Malawi.

14.68 PLN
4.82 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.11 PLN (1.04 USD) in Germany and 4.5 PLN (1.14 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Germany.

4.11 PLN
4.50 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.95 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.06 PLN (4.32 USD) in Germany and 11.25 PLN (2.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Malawi.

17.06 PLN
11.25 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 13.35 PLN (3.38 USD) in Germany and 3.36 PLN (0.85 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Malawi.

13.35 PLN
3.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.89 PLN (5.04 USD) in Germany and 5.33 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malawi.

19.89 PLN
5.33 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.68 PLN (4.48 USD) in Germany and 11.61 PLN (2.94 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Malawi.

17.68 PLN
11.61 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 53 PLN (13.43 USD) in Germany and 33.79 PLN (8.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Malawi.

53.00 PLN
33.79 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 309.45 PLN (78.4 USD) in Germany and 85.34 PLN (21.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Malawi.

309.45 PLN
85.34 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 66.31 PLN (16.8 USD) in Germany and 19.54 PLN (4.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Malawi.

66.31 PLN
19.54 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in Germany and 1.78 PLN (0.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Malawi.

11.45 PLN
1.78 PLN

Fuel

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Germany vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.27 times more for fuel in Germany than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.46 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 6.22 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Malawi.

7.46 PLN
6.22 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.8 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 5.76 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Malawi.

7.80 PLN
5.76 PLN

LPG 1L

4.87 PLN
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.71 times more for transportation in Germany than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 260.82 PLN (66.08 USD) in Germany and 8.53 PLN (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Malawi.

260.82 PLN
8.53 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 15.47 PLN (3.92 USD) in Germany and 3.87 PLN (0.98 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75% lower in Malawi.

15.47 PLN
3.87 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 162.46 PLN (41.16 USD) in Germany and 24.12 PLN (6.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Malawi.

162.46 PLN
24.12 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 10.17 PLN (2.58 USD) in Germany and 9.67 PLN (2.45 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Malawi.

10.17 PLN
9.67 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 22.1 PLN (5.6 USD) in Germany and 2.33 PLN (0.59 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Malawi.

22.10 PLN
2.33 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 56.36 PLN (14.28 USD) in Germany and 15.59 PLN (3.95 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Malawi.

56.36 PLN
15.59 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 146.46 PLN (37.1 USD) in Germany and 176.68 PLN (44.76 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Germany.

146.46 PLN
176.68 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 107.95 PLN (27.35 USD) in Germany and 58.58 PLN (14.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Malawi.

107.95 PLN
58.58 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.48 times more for renting an apartment in Germany 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 5553 PLN (1406.8 USD) in Germany and 794.04 PLN (201.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malawi.

5 553 PLN
794.04 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 4148 PLN (1050.94 USD) in Germany and 327.19 PLN (82.89 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Malawi.

4 148 PLN
327.19 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 10446 PLN (2646.29 USD) in Germany and 1752 PLN (443.96 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Malawi.

10 446 PLN
1 752 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 7466 PLN (1891.32 USD) in Germany and 1386 PLN (351.11 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Malawi.

7 466 PLN
1 386 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.28 times more for buying an apartment in Germany 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 32559 PLN (8248.43 USD) in Germany and 41611 PLN (10541.8 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Germany.

32 559 PLN
41 611 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 23372 PLN (5921.08 USD) in Germany and 1952 PLN (494.55 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Malawi.

23 372 PLN
1 952 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 10.9 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 13358 PLN (3384.13 USD) in Germany and 1226 PLN (310.5 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 90.8% lower in Malawi.

13 358 PLN
1 226 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

389 PLN
-

Two stars

383 PLN
369 PLN

Three stars

444 PLN
378 PLN

Four stars

520 PLN
645 PLN

Five stars

1 698 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) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Malawi: 2 cities, 30 hotels

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