Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 84.0% higher than in Malawi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 128.3% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 491.3% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 129.8% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 127.5% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 396.0% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (7.79 A$) |
15.87 $ (25.00 A$) |
+220.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
21.62 $ (34.05 A$) |
76.20 $ (120.00 A$) |
+252.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.56 $ (13.48 A$) |
9.52 $ (15.00 A$) |
+11.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.35 $ (2.12 A$) |
6.35 $ (10.00 A$) |
+371.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 $ (4.63 A$) |
6.98 $ (11.00 A$) |
+137.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.85 $ (4.49 A$) |
3.40 $ (5.36 A$) |
+19.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.34 A$) |
2.58 $ (4.06 A$) |
+202.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.71 A$) |
2.11 $ (3.33 A$) |
+367.5 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.90 $ (6.14 A$) |
5.67 $ (8.93 A$) |
+45.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.85 A$) |
2.17 $ (3.42 A$) |
+85.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (1.13 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
+28.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.31 $ (3.64 A$) |
4.18 $ (6.59 A$) |
+81.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (5.31 A$) |
3.99 $ (6.28 A$) |
+18.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.42 A$) |
3.75 $ (5.91 A$) |
+144.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.44 $ (3.85 A$) |
6.18 $ (9.73 A$) |
+152.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.73 A$) |
1.41 $ (2.22 A$) |
+28.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.22 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
+56.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.59 A$) |
1.29 $ (2.03 A$) |
+27.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.87 A$) |
1.89 $ (2.98 A$) |
+242.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.97 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
+75.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.97 A$) |
0.95 $ (1.50 A$) |
+54.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.50 A$) |
2.15 $ (3.39 A$) |
+577.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (1.80 A$) |
1.47 $ (2.32 A$) |
+28.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (19.90 A$) |
12.70 $ (20.00 A$) |
+0.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.50 A$) |
4.37 $ (6.88 A$) |
+357.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (3.12 A$) |
4.81 $ (7.57 A$) |
+142.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.74 A$) |
30.48 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,183.4 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.54 A$) |
2.92 $ (4.60 A$) |
+199.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (3.40 A$) |
95.25 $ (150.00 A$) |
+4,307.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.94 A$) |
3.81 $ (6.00 A$) |
+541.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (6.20 A$) |
2.76 $ (4.35 A$) |
-29.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (9.63 A$) |
36.83 $ (58.00 A$) |
+502.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.04 $ (9.51 A$) |
4.41 $ (6.94 A$) |
-27.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (55,443.18 A$) |
28,207.71 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-19.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (61,603.54 A$) |
22,182.55 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
-43.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (76.45 A$) |
171.58 $ (270.21 A$) |
+253.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.26 $ (16.16 A$) |
26.23 $ (41.31 A$) |
+155.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
71.78 $ (113.04 A$) |
51.67 $ (81.37 A$) |
-28.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
44.76 $ (70.49 A$) |
46.50 $ (73.24 A$) |
+3.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (23.38 A$) |
16.39 $ (25.81 A$) |
+10.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (6.22 A$) |
13.97 $ (22.00 A$) |
+253.6 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.21 $ (594.04 A$) |
1,544.03 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+309.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (2,317.55 A$) |
12,167.86 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+726.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.70 $ (65.67 A$) |
70.14 $ (110.45 A$) |
+68.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (54.70 A$) |
49.90 $ (78.59 A$) |
+43.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (92.43 A$) |
99.79 $ (157.16 A$) |
+70.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (110.84 A$) |
108.07 $ (170.19 A$) |
+53.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (316.80 A$) |
1,351.41 $ (2,128.27 A$) |
+571.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
82.89 $ (130.53 A$) |
1,069.91 $ (1,684.96 A$) |
+1,190.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (699.18 A$) |
2,273.30 $ (3,580.11 A$) |
+412.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
351.11 $ (552.95 A$) |
1,685.92 $ (2,655.08 A$) |
+380.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,542.35 A$) |
613.19 $ (965.68 A$) |
-37.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (72.36 A$) |
459.51 $ (723.66 A$) |
+900.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (488.99 A$) |
3,515.73 $ (5,536.75 A$) |
+1,032.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 6.36 | |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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