Cost of living
Northern Region (Malawi) compared to Central Region (Malawi)
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Overview comparison
Northern Region (Malawi)Central Region (Malawi)
Consumer prices in Central Region (Malawi) are roughly 7% higher than in Northern Region (Malawi).
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Region (Malawi) | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Total with rent one person | 448 | 518 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,234 | 1,562 |
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| Without rent one person | 252 | 266 |
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| Without rent one family | 872 | 667 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 193.89 | 219.34 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 544.03 | 488.92 |
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| Food person | 204 | 195 |
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| Food family | 371 | 409 |
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| Transport person | 32.83 | 37.8 |
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| Transport family | 112.65 | 87.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.3 years | 84.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Region (Malawi) | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.98 | 3.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.58 | 14.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.66 | 3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.31 | 7.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.69 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.66 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Region (Malawi) | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 220.3 | 178.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 139.71 | 150.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 396.03 | 473.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 507.49 | 398.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.67 | 14.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.42 | 17.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.34 | 35.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Region (Malawi) | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.48 | 8.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 626 | 689 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 753 | 1,031 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 | 1.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 3.8% | 4.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.95 | 16.52 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Region (Malawi) | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 0.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.92 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.94 | 3.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.82 | 4.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.58 | 5.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.44 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Region (Malawi) | Central Region (Malawi) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.77 | 41.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.34 | 3.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.22 | 31.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.76 | 3.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.11 | 31.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 28.1 | 38.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 228.65 | 224.26 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 557 | 579 |
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