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Cost of Living & Prices:
Malawi vs. United States

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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Malawi vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.89 times less for grocery shopping in Malawi than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Malawi and 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malawi.

1.26 EUR
5.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Malawi.

0.68 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Malawi and 18.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malawi.

1.84 EUR
18.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.29 EUR (3.75 USD) in Malawi and 15.81 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malawi.

3.29 EUR
15.81 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in Malawi and 15.3 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Malawi.

1.44 EUR
15.30 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Malawi and 14.05 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Malawi.

1.52 EUR
14.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malawi and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Malawi.

0.47 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Malawi and 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Malawi.

0.87 EUR
4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malawi and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Malawi.

0.73 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.95 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Malawi and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Malawi.

0.19 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Malawi and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Malawi.

0.42 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.12 EUR (10.38 USD) in Malawi and 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Malawi.

9.12 EUR
14.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Malawi and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Malawi.

0.44 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.78 EUR (0.88 USD) in Malawi and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malawi.

0.78 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Malawi and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Malawi.

1.20 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Malawi and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Malawi.

0.81 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Malawi and 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Malawi.

0.54 EUR
7.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi and 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malawi.

0.68 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Malawi and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malawi.

0.31 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Malawi vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.3 times less for meals in restaurants in Malawi than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Malawi.

1.28 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Malawi.

0.40 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.41 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Malawi.

0.41 EUR
7.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Malawi and 8.78 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malawi.

0.91 EUR
8.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Malawi and 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Malawi.

2.63 EUR
10.54 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 15.19 EUR (17.3 USD) in Malawi and 87.83 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Malawi.

15.19 EUR
87.83 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.03 EUR (2.31 USD) in Malawi and 21.96 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Malawi.

2.03 EUR
21.96 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Malawi and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malawi.

0.20 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Malawi vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.62 times more for fuel in Malawi than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.38 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in the United States.

1.38 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the United States.

1.28 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Malawi vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.67 times less for transportation in Malawi than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 23.22 EUR (26.44 USD) in Malawi and 113.3 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Malawi.

23.22 EUR
113.30 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Malawi and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Malawi.

0.25 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.51 EUR (0.58 USD) in Malawi and 26.35 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Malawi.

0.51 EUR
26.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Malawi and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Malawi.

0.18 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.9 EUR (2.16 USD) in Malawi and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Malawi.

1.90 EUR
3.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Malawi vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in Malawi and 15.81 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Malawi.

2.09 EUR
15.81 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.3 EUR (19.7 USD) in Malawi and 86.3 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Malawi.

17.30 EUR
86.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 3.29 EUR (3.75 USD) in Malawi and 33.37 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Malawi.

3.29 EUR
33.37 EUR

Flats for rent

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Malawi vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 22.55 times less for renting an apartment in Malawi than in the United States.

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 123.45 EUR (140.56 USD) in Malawi and 3338 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Malawi.

123.45 EUR
3 338 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 72.35 EUR (82.38 USD) in Malawi and 2090 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Malawi.

72.35 EUR
2 090 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 259.57 EUR (295.54 USD) in Malawi and 6230 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Malawi.

259.57 EUR
6 230 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 221.58 EUR (252.29 USD) in Malawi and 3607 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Malawi.

221.58 EUR
3 607 EUR

Flats for sale

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Malawi vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.49 times less for buying an apartment in Malawi than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5475 EUR (6234.12 USD) in Malawi and 12540 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Malawi.

5 475 EUR
12 540 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 455.82 EUR (519.01 USD) in Malawi and 8146 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Malawi.

455.82 EUR
8 146 EUR

Salary

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Malawi vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malawi is 32 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 164.6 EUR (187.42 USD) in Malawi and 5267 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.9% lower in Malawi.

164.60 EUR
5 267 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
91.1 EUR

Two stars

82.2 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

84.2 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

144 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
528 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Malawi: 2 cities, 30 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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