Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 75.9% higher than in Malawi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 120.6% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 485.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 129.8% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 115.0% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 303.2% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (7.04 C$) |
17.57 $ (25.00 C$) |
+255.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
21.62 $ (30.77 C$) |
70.28 $ (100.00 C$) |
+225.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.56 $ (12.18 C$) |
10.54 $ (15.00 C$) |
+23.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.35 $ (1.91 C$) |
5.62 $ (8.00 C$) |
+317.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 $ (4.18 C$) |
5.62 $ (8.00 C$) |
+91.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.85 $ (4.06 C$) |
3.65 $ (5.19 C$) |
+28.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.21 C$) |
2.03 $ (2.89 C$) |
+138.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.64 C$) |
1.64 $ (2.34 C$) |
+263.5 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.90 $ (5.55 C$) |
8.20 $ (11.66 C$) |
+110.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
2.37 $ (3.37 C$) |
+101.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (1.02 C$) |
1.61 $ (2.29 C$) |
+125.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.31 $ (3.29 C$) |
3.40 $ (4.83 C$) |
+47.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (4.80 C$) |
4.95 $ (7.05 C$) |
+46.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.19 C$) |
5.36 $ (7.63 C$) |
+248.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.34 $ (3.33 C$) |
6.53 $ (9.30 C$) |
+179.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.57 C$) |
1.83 $ (2.61 C$) |
+66.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.11 C$) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
-18.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.44 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.40 C$) |
+67.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.79 C$) |
1.82 $ (2.58 C$) |
+228.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.88 C$) |
1.18 $ (1.67 C$) |
+90.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.87 C$) |
1.18 $ (1.67 C$) |
+91.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.45 C$) |
2.47 $ (3.52 C$) |
+679.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (1.63 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.50 C$) |
+53.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (17.98 C$) |
12.65 $ (18.00 C$) |
+0.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.36 C$) |
2.88 $ (4.09 C$) |
+201.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (2.82 C$) |
3.21 $ (4.57 C$) |
+62.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.38 C$) |
14.06 $ (20.00 C$) |
+491.9 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.39 C$) |
2.46 $ (3.50 C$) |
+151.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (3.07 C$) |
73.80 $ (105.00 C$) |
+3,314.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.84 C$) |
3.20 $ (4.55 C$) |
+438.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (5.60 C$) |
2.47 $ (3.51 C$) |
-37.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (8.70 C$) |
27.36 $ (38.93 C$) |
+347.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.04 $ (8.59 C$) |
4.27 $ (6.08 C$) |
-29.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (50,091.87 C$) |
23,880.24 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-32.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (55,657.64 C$) |
19,694.78 $ (28,022.71 C$) |
-49.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (69.07 C$) |
144.52 $ (205.63 C$) |
+197.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.26 $ (14.60 C$) |
44.13 $ (62.80 C$) |
+330.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
71.78 $ (102.13 C$) |
59.66 $ (84.88 C$) |
-16.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
44.76 $ (63.68 C$) |
41.41 $ (58.91 C$) |
-7.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (21.12 C$) |
16.95 $ (24.12 C$) |
+14.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (5.62 C$) |
11.02 $ (15.68 C$) |
+178.9 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.21 $ (536.71 C$) |
782.68 $ (1,113.63 C$) |
+107.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (2,093.86 C$) |
11,689.60 $ (16,632.54 C$) |
+694.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.70 $ (59.33 C$) |
53.96 $ (76.77 C$) |
+29.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (49.42 C$) |
40.02 $ (56.94 C$) |
+15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (83.51 C$) |
85.37 $ (121.47 C$) |
+45.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (100.15 C$) |
103.89 $ (147.81 C$) |
+47.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (286.23 C$) |
1,295.50 $ (1,843.30 C$) |
+544.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
82.89 $ (117.93 C$) |
1,156.00 $ (1,644.81 C$) |
+1,294.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (631.69 C$) |
2,075.47 $ (2,953.09 C$) |
+367.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
351.11 $ (499.58 C$) |
1,795.63 $ (2,554.92 C$) |
+411.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,393.48 C$) |
601.76 $ (856.21 C$) |
-38.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (65.37 C$) |
422.51 $ (601.17 C$) |
+819.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (441.80 C$) |
2,762.03 $ (3,929.95 C$) |
+789.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 6.62 | |
| Last update: | February 2025 | April 2025 | |
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