Cost of living comparison
Malawi is 18.4% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 49.9% less in Malawi
- Groceries
-
pay 11.9% less in Malawi
- Transportation
-
pay 3.0 times more in Malawi
- Housing
-
pay 56.6% less in Malawi
- Childcare
-
pay 75.4% more in Malawi
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 24.7% less in Malawi
- Clothing
-
pay 5.5% less in Malawi
The cost of transportation and childcare in Malawi are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in Malawi. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Malawi.
If you lived in Malawi instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 49.9% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$4.32
MWK7,482.20
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$9.04
MWK15,657.73
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.87
MWK1,509.52
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.43
MWK749.43
|
|
pay 11.9% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.36
MWK2,362.85
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$4.82
MWK8,342.22
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$4.51
MWK7,814.33
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.31
MWK3,993.20
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.93
MWK3,333.93
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.03
MWK1,791.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.81
MWK1,401.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.12
MWK1,936.86
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.53
MWK912.61
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.72
MWK1,245.99
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.59
MWK1,015.03
|
|
pay 3.0 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$6.19
MWK10,713.29
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$4.32
MWK7,481.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$35,669.17
MWK61,748,694.10
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$20.40
MWK35,319.52
|
|
pay 56.6% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$186.12
MWK322,210.06
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$202.19
MWK350,014.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$98.76
MWK170,973.43
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$41.29
MWK71,472.15
|
|
pay 75.4% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$354.75
MWK614,132.35
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$1,467.81
MWK2,540,999.96
|
|
pay 24.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.12
MWK1,937.90
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.91
MWK5,042.71
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$1.59
MWK2,746.53
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$51.33
MWK88,865.37
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$3.95
MWK6,839.01
|
|
pay 5.5% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Malawi
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$45.22
MWK78,289.56
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$34.94
MWK60,491.58
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$59.17
MWK102,434.77
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$70.71
MWK122,401.22
|
|
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