Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Malawi
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Economic & Living Costs in Malawi
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
3.46-5 $
Avg: 4.23 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
15-39.07 $
Avg: 27.03 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
5-9.29 $
Avg: 7.15 $
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
0.98-2 $
Avg: 1.49 $
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
122.3-292.45 $
Avg: 207.37 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
40-146.69 $
Avg: 93.34 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
366.9-779.86 $
Avg: 573.38 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
178.11-514.11 $
Avg: 346.11 $
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.86-1.22 $
Avg: 1.04 $
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
2-6.85 $
Avg: 4.42 $
Monthly Transport Pass
4.32 $
Avg: 2.16 $
Gasoline (1L)
1.5-1.95 $
Avg: 1.72 $
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
26.72-70 $
Avg: 48.36 $
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
58.37-305.75 $
Avg: 182.06 $
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
7-15 $
Avg: 11 $
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.5-2 $
Avg: 1.25 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.58-1.56 $
Avg: 1.07 $
Eggs (12)
1.38-3.51 $
Avg: 2.44 $
Local Cheese (1kg)
3-15.76 $
Avg: 9.38 $
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
20-59.37 $
Avg: 39.69 $
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Cinema Ticket
N/A
Avg: N/A
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
296.85-484.76 $
Avg: 390.81 $
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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