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Cost of living in Malawi
53%of US price level
Is Malawi expensive?
Prices in Malawi are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Cape Maclear, at about $801–1,370 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Malawi, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Maclear | $801–1,370 | — | $2.0–4.6 | 81/100 |
| Lilongwe | $1,030–1,830 | — | $2.3–5.2 | 54/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Malawi Department of Immigration
- UK FCDO travel advice: Malawi
- World Bank open data
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