Prices in Blantyre
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Blantyre? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Blantyre.
What are the supermarket prices in Blantyre?
Are the costs of living in Blantyre higher than in United States?
Costs in Blantyre: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Blantyre:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 23 hours ago)
Currency in Malawi Malawian kwacha (MWK). For 10 US dollars you can get 17.4 thousand Malawian kwachas. For 100 US dollars you can get 174 thousand Malawian kwachas. And the other way around: For 100 Malawian kwachas you can get 0.0576 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Malawi than in United States. Food is 64% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 84%. In the case of the cost of living in Blantyre, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 54%. Regarding leisure time, spending on sports or entertainment should not differ significantly in Blantyre from what it is in United States
Are hotels expensive in Blantyre? How much will we pay for a room in Blantyre?
The average price of accommodation in Malawi is $95. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $80 (MWK 139K) in Malawi If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $104 (MWK 181K)
Is it expensive in stores in Blantyre? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Blantyre? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Blantyre, such as: bread, milk, chicken breast, beer, or beef (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Blantyre? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Blantyre? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Blantyre?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.9 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.8 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 8.6 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 1.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.46 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Blantyre, including bread, milk, chicken breast, beer, or beef
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Blantyre? Check out prices in nearby countries: Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Comoros.
Blantyre - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$24 ($23 - $26)
88% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$144
twice as much as in United States
jeans
$30 ($17.3 - $35)
by half less than in United States
average earnings
$328
93% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$117 ($63 - $173)
93% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$216 ($144 - $288)
91% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.76 ($0.52 - $1.2)
79% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$3.5
73% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$1.5 ($0.98 - $2.6)
67% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$0.86 ($0.58 - $1.2)
82% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.7 ($1.4 - $2)
3% more than in United States
wine
$9.8 ($3.5 - $10.4)
35% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$2.9 ($2.3 - $5.8)
86% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$0.58 ($0.58 - $0.69)
90% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.4 ($0.46 - $1.4)
73% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.27 ($0.23 - $0.35)
87% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$4.8 ($4 - $5.5)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.46 ($0.4 - $0.58)
81% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Blantyre
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $0.65 (MWK 1.13K)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.76 (MWK 1.33K)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $1.2 (MWK 2.06K)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $3.5 (MWK 6K)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.78 (MWK 1.35K)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $9.8 (MWK 17K)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $0.72 (MWK 1.25K)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (MWK 2.15K)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.1 (MWK 7.2K)
- Apples (1kg) $1.7 (MWK 2.95K)
- Oranges (1kg) $1.7 (MWK 3K)
- Potatoes (1kg) $1 (MWK 1.75K)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.26 (MWK 450)
- Kilo of white rice $1.5 (MWK 2.64K)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $0.86 (MWK 1.5K)
- Bananas (1kg) $1.7 (MWK 3K)
- Onions (1kg) $0.94 (MWK 1.63K)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $4.2 (MWK 7.33K)
Prices In Restaurants Blantyre
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.9 (MWK 5K)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $8.6 (MWK 15K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.8 (MWK 8.25K)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $0.58 (MWK 1K)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.3 (MWK 2.25K)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.46 (MWK 800)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.27 (MWK 475)
- Cappuccino $1.4 (MWK 2.4K)
Cost Of Living Blantyre
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.58 (MWK 1K)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $NaN (MWKNaN)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.3 (MWK 2.27K)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $20.7K (MWK 36M)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $117 (MWK 203K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $73 (MWK 128K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $360 (MWK 625K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $216 (MWK 375K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $24 (MWK 42.5K)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $144 (MWK 250K)
- numb_34 $8.6 (MWK 15K)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $30 (MWK 51.7K)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $21 (MWK 36.7K)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $37 (MWK 65K)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $48 (MWK 83.3K)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $23K (MWK 40M)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $238 (MWK 413K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $576 (MWK 1M)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $370 (MWK 643K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $328 (MWK 569K)
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.58 (MWK 1K)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.2 (MWK 2K)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $2.9 (MWK 5K)
Entertainment Costs Blantyre
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $58 (MWK 100K)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $14.4 (MWK 25K)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
local beer
$1K ($1K - $1.2K)
17,000% more than in United States
wine
$17K ($6K - $18K)
110,000% more than in United States
coffee
$2.4K ($800 - $2.5K)
47,000% more than in United States
bottle of water
$475 ($400 - $600)
23,000% more than in United States
tomatoes
$1.5K ($1K - $2K)
31,000% more than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8.25K ($7K - $9.5K)
77,000% more than in United States