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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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United States vs. Malawi - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.9 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 1.44 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Malawi.

5.84 USD
1.44 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 0.77 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Malawi.

2.39 USD
0.77 USD

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

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

20.99 USD
2.09 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
3.75 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

17.42 USD
1.64 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

16.00 USD
1.73 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 0.53 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malawi.

3.21 USD
0.53 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.74 USD
0.99 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 0.84 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Malawi.

3.93 USD
0.84 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 0.21 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Malawi.

2.84 USD
0.21 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.27 USD
0.48 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 10.37 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Malawi.

16.71 USD
10.37 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.25 USD
0.50 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 0.88 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Malawi.

3.90 USD
0.88 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 1.36 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Malawi.

5.33 USD
1.36 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 0.92 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Malawi.

4.26 USD
0.92 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 0.61 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Malawi.

8.22 USD
0.61 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 0.77 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Malawi.

6.25 USD
0.77 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.36 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Malawi.

2.50 USD
0.36 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Malawi - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.29 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malawi.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 1.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 72% lower in Malawi.

5.22 USD
1.46 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 0.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Malawi.

2.80 USD
0.46 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 0.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Malawi.

8.00 USD
0.46 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.00 USD
1.04 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

12.00 USD
3.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 17.29 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Malawi.

100.00 USD
17.29 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

25.00 USD
2.31 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.23 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Malawi.

2.20 USD
0.23 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Malawi - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.63 times less for fuel in the United States than in Malawi.

Diesel 1L

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

0.95 USD
1.58 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.46 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 37% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.46 USD

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 26.43 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Malawi.

129.00 USD
26.43 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.29 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Malawi.

2.75 USD
0.29 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

30.00 USD
0.58 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.2 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Malawi.

1.86 USD
0.20 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 2.16 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 52% lower in Malawi.

4.50 USD
2.16 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

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

18.00 USD
2.38 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 19.69 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 80% lower in Malawi.

98.26 USD
19.69 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

38.00 USD
3.75 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 22.56 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3800 USD in the United States and 140.49 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Malawi.

3 800 USD
140.49 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 82.34 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Malawi.

2 380 USD
82.34 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 295.39 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Malawi.

7 094 USD
295.39 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 252.16 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Malawi.

4 107 USD
252.16 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Malawi - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.49 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14278 USD in the United States and 6231 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Malawi.

14 278 USD
6 231 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 518.73 USD in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Malawi.

9 275 USD
518.73 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 32.01 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 187.32 USD in Malawi. The average salary is 96.9% lower in Malawi.

5 997 USD
187.32 USD

Hotels

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

One star

101 USD
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Two stars

149 USD
93.6 USD

Three stars

198 USD
125 USD

Four stars

254 USD
196 USD

Five stars

554 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels • Malawi: 3 cities, 36 hotels

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