Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Egypt is 2.90 times less expensive as compared to Malawi.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Egypt and Malawi. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Egypt and Malawi.
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Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) | 400,000 MWK (356 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 12,000 EGP (384 USD) | 700,000 MWK (623 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000 EGP (576 USD) | 1,200,000 MWK (1,068 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 5,000 EGP (160 USD) | 150,000 MWK (133.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) | 300,000 MWK (267 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000 EGP (384 USD) | 500,000 MWK (445 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 12 % | 1.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 9 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 1.5 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Egypt is 1.49 times less expensive than Malawi.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 20,000 EGP (640 USD) | 2,000,000 MWK (1,780 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 40,000 MWK (35.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 64.65% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Egypt costs 2.78 times less compared to Malawi.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 25,000 MWK (22.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 70 EGP (2.24 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 79.45% less in Egypt compared to Malawi.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) | 3,000 MWK (2.67 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) | 1,500 MWK (1.33 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) | 1,000 MWK (0.89 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 8 EGP (0.26 USD) | 1,000 MWK (0.89 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) | 2,000 MWK (1.78 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 90 EGP (2.88 USD) | 12,000 MWK (10.68 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
In Egypt, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 3.48 times less expensive than the cost in Malawi.
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 70.76% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Apples (1 KG) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) | 4,000 MWK (3.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 12 EGP (0.38 USD) | 2,500 MWK (2.23 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) | 3,000 MWK (2.67 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) | 2,500 MWK (2.23 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) | 2,000 MWK (1.78 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) | 3,500 MWK (3.11 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 12 EGP (0.38 USD) | 2,500 MWK (2.23 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) | 3,500 MWK (3.11 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 4.24 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 350 EGP (11.20 USD) | 35,000 MWK (31.15 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) | 8,000 MWK (7.12 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) | 1,500 MWK (1.33 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) | 1,000 MWK (0.89 USD) |
Pizza for One | 120 EGP (3.84 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 35 EGP (1.12 USD) | 6,000 MWK (5.34 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 70.94% less in Egypt compared to Malawi.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 5,000 MWK (4.45 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) | 2,000 MWK (1.78 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 25 EGP (0.80 USD) | 3,000 MWK (2.67 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 3.26 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) | 500 MWK (0.44 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 1,200 EGP (38.40 USD) | 200,000 MWK (178 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) | 1,500 MWK (1.33 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) | 800 MWK (0.71 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) | 1,000 MWK (0.89 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5 EGP (0.16 USD) | 500 MWK (0.44 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 4.19 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 EGP (6,400 USD) | 30,000,000 MWK (26,700 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 4,000 EGP (128 USD) | 200,000 MWK (178 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 15 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 10 EGP (0.32 USD) | 1,500 MWK (1.33 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 40 EGP (1.28 USD) | 6,000 MWK (5.34 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 20 EGP 0.64 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 4.09 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Egypt compared to that of Malawi.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Doctor Visit | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 250 EGP (8 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 40,000 MWK (35.60 USD) |
Eye Exam | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) | 25,000 MWK (22.25 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 40,000 MWK (35.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 150,000 MWK (133.50 USD) |
Vaccinations | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) | 5,000 MWK (4.45 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) | 80,000 MWK (71.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 EGP (64 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 3.17 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) | 700,000 MWK (623 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 70,000 MWK (62.30 USD) |
Haircuts | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 30 EGP (0.96 USD) | 2,500 MWK (2.23 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 15 EGP (0.48 USD) | 1,000 MWK (0.89 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 16.01 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,200 EGP (38.40 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Women's Dress | 800 EGP (25.60 USD) | 80,000 MWK (71.20 USD) |
Summer Dress | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Men's Suit | 3,000 EGP (96 USD) | 250,000 MWK (222.50 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) | 90,000 MWK (80.10 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 600 EGP (19.20 USD) | 80,000 MWK (71.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 70,000 MWK (62.30 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) | 5,000 MWK (4.45 USD) |
Socks For Women | 20 EGP (0.64 USD) | 5,000 MWK (4.45 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 800 EGP (25.60 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
Sportswear | 400 EGP (12.80 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 3.17 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Children's Jeans | 250 EGP (8 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 40,000 MWK (35.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 2,000 EGP (64 USD) | 70,000 MWK (62.30 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 1,800 EGP (57.60 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 25,000 MWK (22.25 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) | 100,000 MWK (89 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 1.61 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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PreSchool Fees | 2,200 EGP (70.40 USD) | 90,000 MWK (80.10 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 3,000 EGP (96 USD) | 200,000 MWK (178 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 4,000 EGP (128 USD) | 300,000 MWK (267 USD) |
Private School Fees | 6,000 EGP (192 USD) | 600,000 MWK (534 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 20,000 EGP (640 USD) | 1,200,000 MWK (1,068 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 EGP (1,280 USD) | 1,500,000 MWK (1,335 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 25,000 MWK (22.25 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Tutoring | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 25,000 MWK (22.25 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 1.45 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 2,000 MWK (1.78 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 5,000 MWK (4.45 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 120 EGP (3.84 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Gym Membership | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 2,000 MWK (1.78 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) | 3,000 MWK (2.67 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Bowling | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Mini Golf | 80 EGP (2.56 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Video Games | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 15,000 MWK (13.35 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 10,000 MWK (8.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 1,500 EGP (48 USD) | 150,000 MWK (133.50 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 2.71 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Language Classes | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 500 EGP (16 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Art Classes | 100 EGP (3.20 USD) | 35,000 MWK (31.15 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 60 EGP (1.92 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Music Lessons | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 30,000 MWK (26.70 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 150 EGP (4.80 USD) | 25,000 MWK (22.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 EGP (1.60 USD) | 5,000 MWK (4.45 USD) |
Educational Software | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, instead of Malawi, you would have to pay 3.30 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 10,000 EGP (320 USD) | 300,000 MWK (267 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 8,000 EGP (256 USD) | 200,000 MWK (178 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 66.67 EGP per hour (2.13 USD) | 1,666.67 MWK per hour (1.48 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 EGP (32 USD) | 20,000 MWK (17.80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 14 % | 0 to 16.5 % |
Social Security Contributions | 14 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 45 |
Median Household Income | 9,000 EGP (288 USD) | 250,000 MWK (222.50 USD) |
If you lived in Egypt, you would earn 1.31 times more salary as compared to Malawi.
Indicators | Egypt | Malawi |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 EGP (9.60 USD) | 50,000 MWK (44.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 250 EGP (8 USD) | 60,000 MWK (53.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 200 EGP (6.40 USD) | 40,000 MWK (35.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 250 EGP (8 USD) | 45,000 MWK (40.05 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.42 times less in Egypt, as compared to Malawi.
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