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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 2.88 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.96 PLN (2.92 USD) in Germany and 5.39 PLN (1.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Malawi.

10.96 PLN
5.39 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.29 PLN (1.95 USD) in Germany and 2.89 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Malawi.

7.29 PLN
2.89 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 60.7 PLN (16.2 USD) in Germany and 7.84 PLN (2.09 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Malawi.

60.70 PLN
7.84 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 24.53 PLN (6.54 USD) in Germany and 14.05 PLN (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Malawi.

24.53 PLN
14.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 41.76 PLN (11.14 USD) in Germany and 6.16 PLN (1.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Malawi.

41.76 PLN
6.16 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 34.13 PLN (9.1 USD) in Germany and 6.48 PLN (1.73 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malawi.

34.13 PLN
6.48 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.52 PLN (1.21 USD) in Germany and 1.99 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 56% lower in Malawi.

4.52 PLN
1.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.94 PLN (3.19 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 3.71 PLN (0.99 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Malawi.

11.94 PLN
3.71 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.36 PLN (1.7 USD) in Germany and 3.13 PLN (0.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Malawi.

6.36 PLN
3.13 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

52.14 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.97 PLN (1.59 USD) in Germany and 0.8 PLN (0.21 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Malawi.

5.97 PLN
0.80 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.17 PLN (1.91 USD) in Germany and 1.79 PLN (0.48 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75% lower in Malawi.

7.17 PLN
1.79 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 55.58 PLN (14.83 USD) in Germany and 38.91 PLN (10.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 30% lower in Malawi.

55.58 PLN
38.91 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.99 PLN (1.33 USD) in Germany and 1.87 PLN (0.5 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Malawi.

4.99 PLN
1.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.14 PLN (1.64 USD) in Germany and 3.31 PLN (0.88 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Malawi.

6.14 PLN
3.31 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.37 PLN (2.77 USD) in Germany and 5.1 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Malawi.

10.37 PLN
5.10 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.76 PLN (2.07 USD) in Germany and 3.46 PLN (0.92 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Malawi.

7.76 PLN
3.46 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.11 PLN (2.7 USD) in Germany and 2.3 PLN (0.61 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malawi.

10.11 PLN
2.30 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

56.60 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.01 PLN (3.47 USD) in Germany and 2.89 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Malawi.

13.01 PLN
2.89 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.86 PLN (0.76 USD) in Germany and 1.34 PLN (0.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Malawi.

2.86 PLN
1.34 PLN

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.21 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.03 PLN (3.74 USD) in Germany and 5.47 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 61% lower in Malawi.

14.03 PLN
5.47 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.84 PLN (2.89 USD) in Germany and 1.71 PLN (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Malawi.

10.84 PLN
1.71 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.06 PLN (4.55 USD) in Germany and 1.73 PLN (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Malawi.

17.06 PLN
1.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.06 PLN (4.55 USD) in Germany and 3.89 PLN (1.04 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malawi.

17.06 PLN
3.89 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.29 PLN (10.48 USD) in Germany and 11.24 PLN (3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Malawi.

39.29 PLN
11.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 255.95 PLN (68.29 USD) in Germany and 64.85 PLN (17.3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Malawi.

255.95 PLN
64.85 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 51.19 PLN (13.66 USD) in Germany and 8.65 PLN (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Malawi.

51.19 PLN
8.65 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.62 PLN (2.3 USD) in Germany and 0.86 PLN (0.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malawi.

8.62 PLN
0.86 PLN

Fuel

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Germany vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times more for fuel in Germany than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 6.49 PLN (1.73 USD) in Germany and 5.9 PLN (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Malawi.

6.49 PLN
5.90 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.85 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany and 5.46 PLN (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Malawi.

6.85 PLN
5.46 PLN

LPG 1L

4.28 PLN
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.89 times more for transportation in Germany than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 362.6 PLN (96.74 USD) in Germany and 99.1 PLN (26.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Malawi.

362.60 PLN
99.10 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 12.8 PLN (3.41 USD) in Germany and 1.08 PLN (0.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Malawi.

12.80 PLN
1.08 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 140.78 PLN (37.56 USD) in Germany and 2.16 PLN (0.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98.5% lower in Malawi.

140.78 PLN
2.16 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.96 PLN (2.39 USD) in Germany and 0.76 PLN (0.2 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Malawi.

8.96 PLN
0.76 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.34 PLN (4.89 USD) in Germany and 8.11 PLN (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Malawi.

18.34 PLN
8.11 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 51.19 PLN (13.66 USD) in Germany and 8.92 PLN (2.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Malawi.

51.19 PLN
8.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 164.58 PLN (43.91 USD) in Germany and 73.85 PLN (19.7 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Malawi.

164.58 PLN
73.85 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 83.61 PLN (22.31 USD) in Germany and 14.05 PLN (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Malawi.

83.61 PLN
14.05 PLN

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.99 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 5462 PLN (1457.23 USD) in Germany and 526.87 PLN (140.56 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Malawi.

5 462 PLN
526.87 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 3877 PLN (1034.34 USD) in Germany and 308.79 PLN (82.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92% lower in Malawi.

3 877 PLN
308.79 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 9812 PLN (2617.66 USD) in Germany and 1108 PLN (295.54 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Malawi.

9 812 PLN
1 108 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 6828 PLN (1821.55 USD) in Germany and 945.66 PLN (252.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Malawi.

6 828 PLN
945.66 PLN

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.3 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 34610 PLN (9233.8 USD) in Germany and 23367 PLN (6234.12 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Malawi.

34 610 PLN
23 367 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 23600 PLN (6296.32 USD) in Germany and 1945 PLN (519.01 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Malawi.

23 600 PLN
1 945 PLN

Salary

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Germany vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 18.23 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 12803 PLN (3415.63 USD) in Germany and 702.49 PLN (187.42 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 94.5% lower in Malawi.

12 803 PLN
702.49 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

369 PLN
-

Two stars

363 PLN
351 PLN

Three stars

421 PLN
359 PLN

Four stars

494 PLN
613 PLN

Five stars

1 613 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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