Prices in Lilongwe

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Lilongwe? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Lilongwe.

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Lilongwe Food Prices & Prices In Restaurants

What are the supermarket prices in Lilongwe? Are the costs of living in Lilongwe higher than in United States? Costs in Lilongwe: 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 Lilongwe: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 22 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 74%. In the case of the cost of living in Lilongwe, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 68%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 51%.

Are hotels expensive in Lilongwe? How much will we pay for a room in Lilongwe?

The average price of accommodation in Malawi is $96. The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Malawi in $77 (MWK 134K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $94 (MWK 163K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $95 (MWK 165K) 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 $160 (MWK 278K)


Is it expensive in stores in Lilongwe? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Lilongwe? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Lilongwe, such as: potatoes, apples, bananas, chicken breast, or cheese (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Lilongwe? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Lilongwe? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Lilongwe?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3.5 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 22 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 1.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.63 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Lilongwe, including potatoes, apples, bananas, chicken breast, or cheese


If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Lilongwe? Check out prices in nearby countries: Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Comoros.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Lilongwe

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Lilongwe

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Lilongwe

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Lilongwe

Lilongwe - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price internet $35 ($35 - $35)

internet

$35 ($35 - $35)
by half less than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $144

renting a large apartment outside the center

$144
94% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.86 ($0.35 - $1)

bread

$0.86 ($0.35 - $1)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $9.3

cheese

$9.3
27% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $1 ($0.58 - $1.4)

rice

$1 ($0.58 - $1.4)
78% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $0.87 ($0.46 - $1.2)

tomatoes

$0.87 ($0.46 - $1.2)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $0.91 ($0.58 - $1.2)

bananas

$0.91 ($0.58 - $1.2)
by half less than in United States

Price wine $8.6

wine

$8.6
by half less than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3.5

cheap restaurant

$3.5
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $0.78 ($0.69 - $0.86)

local beer

$0.78 ($0.69 - $0.86)
87% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.2 ($2 - $2.3)

coffee

$2.2 ($2 - $2.3)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.26 ($0.23 - $0.29)

bottle of water

$0.26 ($0.23 - $0.29)
87% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.63 ($0.52 - $0.69)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.63 ($0.52 - $0.69)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Lilongwe

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $0.92 (MWK 1.6K)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.86 (MWK 1.5K)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.2 (MWK 3.85K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $9.3 (MWK 16.2K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.26 (MWK 453)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $8.6 (MWK 15K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $0.66 (MWK 1.15K)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.4 (MWK 2.4K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $0.94 (MWK 1.63K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $2.1 (MWK 3.6K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $1.6 (MWK 2.77K)
  12. Potatoes (1kg) $1.5 (MWK 2.61K)
  13. Kilo of white rice $1 (MWK 1.75K)
  14. Tomatoes (1kg) $0.87 (MWK 1.51K)
  15. Bananas (1kg) $0.91 (MWK 1.58K)
  16. Onions (1kg) $0.87 (MWK 1.51K)
  17. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $3.2 (MWK 5.5K)

Prices In Restaurants Lilongwe

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.5 (MWK 6K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $22 (MWK 37.5K)
  3. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $0.78 (MWK 1.35K)
  4. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (MWK 2.75K)
  5. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.63 (MWK 1.1K)
  6. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.26 (MWK 450)
  7. Cappuccino $2.2 (MWK 3.83K)

Cost Of Living Lilongwe

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.58 (MWK 1K)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $2.9 (MWK 5K)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.2 (MWK 2.07K)
  4. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $52 (MWK 90K)
  5. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $259 (MWK 450K)
  6. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $144 (MWK 250K)
  7. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $35 (MWK 60K)
  8. numb_34 $6.9 (MWK 12K)
  9. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $9.55K (MWK 16.6M)
  10. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $1.38K (MWK 2.4M)
  11. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $346 (MWK 600K)
  12. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 15%
  13. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.7 (MWK 3K)
  14. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $1.4 (MWK 2.5K)

Entertainment Costs Lilongwe

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $26 (MWK 45K)
  2. Cinema, Single Ticket $4 (MWK 6.87K)

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Price renting a large apartment outside the center $250K

renting a large apartment outside the center

$250K
10,000% more than in United States

Price cheese $16.2K

cheese

$16.2K
130,000% more than in United States

Price bottle of water $450 ($400 - $500)

bottle of water

$450 ($400 - $500)
22,000% more than in United States

Price bread $1.5K ($600 - $1.8K)

bread

$1.5K ($600 - $1.8K)
42,000% more than in United States

Price wine $15K

wine

$15K
100,000% more than in United States