Cost of Living Comparison Between Malawi and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 139.8% higher than in Malawi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 260.2% higher than in Malawi | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 1,244.6% higher than in Malawi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 109.9% higher than in Malawi | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 137.8% higher than in Malawi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 237.1% higher than in Malawi | |
Restaurants | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.95 $ (6.66 S$) |
10.40 $ (14.00 S$) |
+110.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
21.62 $ (29.10 S$) |
74.31 $ (100.00 S$) |
+243.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.56 $ (11.52 S$) |
7.43 $ (10.00 S$) |
-13.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.35 $ (1.81 S$) |
8.92 $ (12.00 S$) |
+562.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.94 $ (3.95 S$) |
8.17 $ (11.00 S$) |
+178.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.85 $ (3.84 S$) |
4.65 $ (6.25 S$) |
+63.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 $ (1.15 S$) |
1.71 $ (2.29 S$) |
+100.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.45 $ (0.61 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.64 S$) |
+168.6 % |
Markets | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.90 $ (5.25 S$) |
10.64 $ (14.32 S$) |
+172.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.58 S$) |
2.00 $ (2.69 S$) |
+70.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.72 $ (0.96 S$) |
1.24 $ (1.67 S$) |
+72.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.31 $ (3.11 S$) |
3.22 $ (4.33 S$) |
+39.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.37 $ (4.54 S$) |
7.79 $ (10.49 S$) |
+131.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.07 S$) |
4.73 $ (6.36 S$) |
+207.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.34 $ (3.15 S$) |
9.20 $ (12.37 S$) |
+293.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.10 $ (1.48 S$) |
1.97 $ (2.66 S$) |
+79.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.78 $ (1.05 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.80 S$) |
+72.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.36 S$) |
1.90 $ (2.55 S$) |
+87.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.55 $ (0.74 S$) |
1.27 $ (1.71 S$) |
+129.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.83 S$) |
1.07 $ (1.44 S$) |
+72.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.83 S$) |
0.98 $ (1.33 S$) |
+60.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.32 $ (0.43 S$) |
1.77 $ (2.38 S$) |
+456.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (1.54 S$) |
1.51 $ (2.03 S$) |
+32.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.64 $ (17.01 S$) |
22.29 $ (30.00 S$) |
+76.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.95 $ (1.28 S$) |
4.08 $ (5.49 S$) |
+327.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (2.66 S$) |
5.15 $ (6.93 S$) |
+160.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.37 $ (3.20 S$) |
12.56 $ (16.90 S$) |
+428.8 % |
Transportation | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.98 $ (1.31 S$) |
1.49 $ (2.00 S$) |
+52.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2.16 $ (2.91 S$) |
89.17 $ (120.00 S$) |
+4,026.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.59 $ (0.80 S$) |
3.42 $ (4.60 S$) |
+475.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 $ (5.30 S$) |
1.20 $ (1.61 S$) |
-69.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
6.11 $ (8.23 S$) |
15.53 $ (20.90 S$) |
+154.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.04 $ (8.12 S$) |
8.07 $ (10.86 S$) |
+33.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,205.31 $ (47,375.78 S$) |
133,759.38 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+279.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
39,117.01 $ (52,639.76 S$) |
118,628.82 $ (159,638.80 S$) |
+203.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
48.55 $ (65.33 S$) |
158.18 $ (212.87 S$) |
+225.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.26 $ (13.81 S$) |
17.79 $ (23.94 S$) |
+73.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
71.78 $ (96.59 S$) |
35.71 $ (48.06 S$) |
-50.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
44.76 $ (60.23 S$) |
107.18 $ (144.24 S$) |
+139.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.84 $ (19.97 S$) |
11.71 $ (15.76 S$) |
-21.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.95 $ (5.32 S$) |
11.15 $ (15.00 S$) |
+182.2 % |
Childcare | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
377.21 $ (507.61 S$) |
1,136.01 $ (1,528.74 S$) |
+201.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,471.60 $ (1,980.33 S$) |
27,297.77 $ (36,734.62 S$) |
+1,755.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.70 $ (56.12 S$) |
76.27 $ (102.64 S$) |
+82.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.73 $ (46.74 S$) |
42.35 $ (57.00 S$) |
+21.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
58.69 $ (78.98 S$) |
100.89 $ (135.77 S$) |
+71.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
70.38 $ (94.72 S$) |
114.22 $ (153.70 S$) |
+62.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
201.16 $ (270.71 S$) |
2,991.48 $ (4,025.64 S$) |
+1,387.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
82.89 $ (111.54 S$) |
2,137.41 $ (2,876.32 S$) |
+2,478.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
443.96 $ (597.44 S$) |
5,819.59 $ (7,831.43 S$) |
+1,210.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
351.11 $ (472.49 S$) |
3,561.96 $ (4,793.33 S$) |
+914.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
979.36 $ (1,317.92 S$) |
2,043.97 $ (2,750.57 S$) |
+108.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
45.95 $ (61.83 S$) |
1,334.00 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+2,803.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malawi Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.50 $ (417.84 S$) |
3,770.83 $ (5,074.41 S$) |
+1,114.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | ? | 3.24 | |
| Last update: | February 2025 | April 2025 | |
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