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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

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Germany vs. Malawi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.76 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.81 USD) in Germany and 1.32 EUR (1.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Malawi.

2.57 EUR
1.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.87 USD) in Germany and 0.71 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Malawi.

1.71 EUR
0.71 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.54 USD) in Germany and 1.92 EUR (2.09 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malawi.

14.23 EUR
1.92 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.28 USD) in Germany and 3.43 EUR (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Malawi.

5.75 EUR
3.43 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.69 USD) in Germany and 1.5 EUR (1.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Malawi.

9.79 EUR
1.50 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.74 USD) in Germany and 1.58 EUR (1.73 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Malawi.

8.00 EUR
1.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.16 USD) in Germany and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Malawi.

1.06 EUR
0.49 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (3.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Malawi.

2.80 EUR
0.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.63 USD) in Germany and 0.77 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Malawi.

1.49 EUR
0.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

12.74 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.53 USD) in Germany and 0.2 EUR (0.21 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malawi.

1.40 EUR
0.20 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 0.44 EUR (0.48 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malawi.

1.68 EUR
0.44 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (14.23 USD) in Germany and 9.5 EUR (10.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Malawi.

13.03 EUR
9.50 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.28 USD) in Germany and 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Malawi.

1.17 EUR
0.46 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.57 USD) in Germany and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Malawi.

1.44 EUR
0.81 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.65 USD) in Germany and 1.25 EUR (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Malawi.

2.43 EUR
1.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.99 USD) in Germany and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Malawi.

1.82 EUR
0.84 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.59 USD) in Germany and 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Malawi.

2.37 EUR
0.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

13.83 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.33 USD) in Germany and 0.71 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Malawi.

3.05 EUR
0.71 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.73 USD) in Germany and 0.33 EUR (0.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Malawi.

0.67 EUR
0.33 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.04 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.59 USD) in Germany and 1.34 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Malawi.

3.29 EUR
1.34 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.77 USD) in Germany and 0.42 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malawi.

2.54 EUR
0.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.37 USD) in Germany and 0.42 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Malawi.

4.00 EUR
0.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.37 USD) in Germany and 0.95 EUR (1.04 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Malawi.

4.00 EUR
0.95 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (10.06 USD) in Germany and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Malawi.

9.21 EUR
2.74 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (65.52 USD) in Germany and 15.84 EUR (17.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Malawi.

60.00 EUR
15.84 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (13.1 USD) in Germany and 2.11 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Malawi.

12.00 EUR
2.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.21 USD) in Germany and 0.21 EUR (0.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malawi.

2.02 EUR
0.21 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times more for fuel in Germany than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.59 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany and 1.44 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Malawi.

1.59 EUR
1.44 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.67 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 1.33 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Malawi.

1.67 EUR
1.33 EUR

LPG 1L

1.05 EUR
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.69 times more for transportation in Germany than in Malawi.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (92.82 USD) in Germany and 24.2 EUR (26.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Malawi.

85.00 EUR
24.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.28 USD) in Germany and 0.26 EUR (0.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Malawi.

3.00 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (36.04 USD) in Germany and 0.53 EUR (0.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98.4% lower in Malawi.

33.00 EUR
0.53 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.29 USD) in Germany and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Malawi.

2.10 EUR
0.18 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.7 USD) in Germany and 1.98 EUR (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 54% lower in Malawi.

4.30 EUR
1.98 EUR

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 12 EUR (13.1 USD) in Germany and 2.18 EUR (2.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Malawi.

12.00 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (42.13 USD) in Germany and 18.04 EUR (19.7 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Malawi.

38.58 EUR
18.04 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (21.4 USD) in Germany and 3.43 EUR (3.75 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Malawi.

19.60 EUR
3.43 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.63 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 1280 EUR (1398.21 USD) in Germany and 128.67 EUR (140.51 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Malawi.

1 280 EUR
128.67 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 908.82 EUR (992.45 USD) in Germany and 75.41 EUR (82.35 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Malawi.

908.82 EUR
75.41 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 2300 EUR (2511.65 USD) in Germany and 270.53 EUR (295.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Malawi.

2 300 EUR
270.53 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 1601 EUR (1747.78 USD) in Germany and 230.94 EUR (252.19 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Malawi.

1 601 EUR
230.94 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.21 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 8113 EUR (8859.82 USD) in Germany and 5707 EUR (6231.62 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Malawi.

8 113 EUR
5 707 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 5532 EUR (6041.32 USD) in Germany and 475.08 EUR (518.8 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Malawi.

5 532 EUR
475.08 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 17.49 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3277.29 USD) in Germany and 171.56 EUR (187.34 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Malawi.

3 001 EUR
171.56 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90.2 EUR
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Two stars

88.8 EUR
85.7 EUR

Three stars

103 EUR
87.8 EUR

Four stars

121 EUR
150 EUR

Five stars

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

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