Cost of Living Comparison Between Lilongwe and Kanjedza Cost of Living Comparison Between Lilongwe and Kanjedza

😐 Solo nomad: Lilongwe is 0 than Kanjedza without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lilongwe is 0 than Kanjedza without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.95 MWK 8,493
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.35 MWK 55.5K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.11 MWK 17.4K
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Cappuccino
$3 MWK 5,151
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.9 MWK 1,542
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 MWK 659
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.72 MWK 2,947
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.92 MWK 6,727
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1 MWK 1,719
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White Bread (500g)
$1.26 MWK 2,157
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.71 MWK 2,929
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Eggs
$2.64 MWK 4,531
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.92 MWK 27.3K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.28 MWK 5,638
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4 MWK 6,864
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Apples (1kg)
$2.64 MWK 4,532
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Banana (1kg)
$1.03 MWK 1,765
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 MWK 2,598
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.5 MWK 2,582
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Potato (1kg)
$1.4 MWK 2,411
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Onion (1kg)
$1.28 MWK 2,191
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 MWK 1,117
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.62 MWK 2,778
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Wine (Bottle)
$14.81 MWK 25.4K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 MWK 1,775
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.88 MWK 3,225
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🚌 Getting Around
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 MWK 1,606
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$4.24 MWK 7,280
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.57 MWK 4,414
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.21 MWK 3,797
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.59 MWK 2,738
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.67 MWK 76.7K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.59 MWK 19.9K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$63.5 MWK 109K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.07 MWK 65.4K
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Cinema Ticket
$3.88 MWK 6,662
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$343 MWK 589.7K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,351 MWK 4M
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$68.3 MWK 117.2K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$267 MWK 457.9K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$563 MWK 966.9K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$16.1K MWK 27.6M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Lilongwe
Kanjedza
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$280 MWK 480.6K
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Last update for Lilongwe: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kanjedza: October 27, 2025

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