Common information

Capital
Lilongwe
Language
English
Currency
Kwacha
Population
16 407 000
Phone code
+265

Cost of living and prices in Malawi

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre91USD/month
in city centre201USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre276USD/month
in city centre444USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people34 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg10 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle13 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass passUSD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc35,205 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc39,117 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month52 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour15 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair45 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc35 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair59 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair70 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month49 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month10 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom201 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom91 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom444 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom276 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter10,542 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter495 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month338 USD

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Weather, climate, temperature by months in Malawi

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 26 28 28 26 26 26 25 24 25 24 23 25 28
Average high, °C 27 29 29 27 26 26 26 26 25 23 23 24 26
Average temperature, °C 23 25 25 25 24 24 24 23 21 19 19 20 23
Average low, °C 14 17 18 18 18 18 17 16 14 11 11 12 15
Record low, °C 5 7 9 9 10 9 9 7 6 3 4 4 3
Rain, days 0 1 5 5 4 3 9 4 1 0 0 0 33
Fog, days 0 0 0 2 2 4 5 6 6 4 2 1 33
Thunderstorms, days 0 1 4 8 8 6 6 2 0 0 0 0 36
Average precipitation, mm. 2 13 75 221 246 220 221 110 28 10 6 2 1156
Relative humidity, % 56 54 62 76 81 81 80 76 71 68 65 60 69
Relative humidity morning, % 31 30 32 37 38 38 38 38 38 37 36 34 36
Relative humidity evening, % 14 16 21 28 30 30 28 26 24 21 19 17 23
Wind speed, km/h 11 12 10 8 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 9
Day Length, часов 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 13
Dew point, °C 13 15 18 20 21 21 20 18 16 13 12 12 198
Growing degree-day, °C 381 469 468 455 433 394 429 390 346 276 276 319 4635
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 23 24 22 19 18 18 19 19 18 17 17 20 19