Malawi vs Malawi · 89 km apart
Malawi
single / month
Cheaper overallMalawi
single / month
| Expense | Balaka | Blantyre | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $2.79 | $3.18 | Balaka |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $11.16 | $12.72 | Balaka |
| Cappuccino | $0.84 | $0.95 | Balaka |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $63.24 | $72.08 | Balaka |
| Monthly public transport pass | $10.23 | $11.66 | Balaka |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $26.97 | $30.74 | Balaka |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $7.81 | $8.90 | Balaka |
| Fitness club membership | $7.81 | $8.90 | Balaka |
| Cinema ticket | $2.05 | $2.33 | Balaka |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $105 | $124 | Balaka |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $73.06 | $86.04 | Balaka |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $219 | $258 | Balaka |
| Total single-person budget | $259 | $298 | Balaka |
| Average net salary | $140 | $159 |
Balaka is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Balaka runs about $259 versus $298 in Blantyre — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Balaka leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Balaka · Full cost of living in Blantyre