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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 4.89 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malawi.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Malawi.

5.14 EUR
1.26 EUR

Banana (1kg)

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

2.10 EUR
0.68 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90% lower in Malawi.

18.47 EUR
1.84 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.3 EUR (3.74 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malawi.

15.84 EUR
3.30 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Malawi.

15.33 EUR
1.44 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Malawi.

14.08 EUR
1.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Malawi.

2.83 EUR
0.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Malawi.

4.17 EUR
0.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Malawi.

3.46 EUR
0.74 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.99 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Malawi.

2.50 EUR
0.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.42 EUR (0.48 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Malawi.

3.76 EUR
0.42 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.71 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 9.13 EUR (10.37 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Malawi.

14.71 EUR
9.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.10 EUR
0.44 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.43 EUR
0.78 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Malawi.

4.69 EUR
1.20 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Malawi.

3.75 EUR
0.81 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Malawi.

7.23 EUR
0.54 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.90 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.77 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malawi.

5.50 EUR
0.68 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.36 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Malawi.

2.20 EUR
0.32 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Malawi.

4.59 EUR
1.28 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.46 EUR
0.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.46 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Malawi.

7.04 EUR
0.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Malawi.

8.80 EUR
0.91 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 75% lower in Malawi.

10.56 EUR
2.64 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.01 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 15.21 EUR (17.28 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Malawi.

88.01 EUR
15.21 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.3 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Malawi.

22.00 EUR
2.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Malawi.

1.94 EUR
0.20 EUR

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 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.39 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
1.28 EUR

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 113.53 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 23.24 EUR (26.41 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Malawi.

113.53 EUR
23.24 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.42 EUR
0.25 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.4 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.58 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Malawi.

26.40 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 89% lower in Malawi.

1.64 EUR
0.18 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.9 EUR (2.16 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 52% lower in Malawi.

3.96 EUR
1.90 EUR

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 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Malawi.

15.84 EUR
2.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.48 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 17.32 EUR (19.68 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 80% lower in Malawi.

86.48 EUR
17.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.44 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 3.3 EUR (3.74 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Malawi.

33.44 EUR
3.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Malawi - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 22.58 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 3345 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 123.57 EUR (140.41 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Malawi.

3 345 EUR
123.57 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 2095 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 72.42 EUR (82.29 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Malawi.

2 095 EUR
72.42 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 6243 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 259.81 EUR (295.22 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Malawi.

6 243 EUR
259.81 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 3615 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 221.79 EUR (252.02 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Malawi.

3 615 EUR
221.79 EUR

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 12566 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5480 EUR (6227.25 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Malawi.

12 566 EUR
5 480 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 8163 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 456.26 EUR (518.43 USD) in Malawi. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Malawi.

8 163 EUR
456.26 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Malawi - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 32.03 times higher than in Malawi.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5278 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 164.76 EUR (187.21 USD) in Malawi. The average salary is 96.9% lower in Malawi.

5 278 EUR
164.76 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.3 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
82.3 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
84.4 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
144 EUR

Five stars

529 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Malawi: 2 cities, 30 hotels

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