Malawi vs Malawi · 493 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Blantyre | Mzuzu | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.18 | $3.00 | Mzuzu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.72 | $12.00 | Mzuzu |
| Cappuccino | $0.95 | $0.90 | Mzuzu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $72.08 | $68.00 | Mzuzu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.66 | $11.00 | Mzuzu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $30.74 | $29.00 | Mzuzu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.90 | $8.40 | Mzuzu |
| Fitness club membership | $8.90 | $8.40 | Mzuzu |
| Cinema ticket | $2.33 | $2.20 | Mzuzu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $124 | $115 | Mzuzu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $86.04 | $80.00 | Mzuzu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $258 | $240 | Mzuzu |
| Total single-person budget | $298 | $280 | Mzuzu |
| Average net salary | $159 | $150 |
Mzuzu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Blantyre runs about $298 versus $280 in Mzuzu — a difference of roughly 6%.
Salary-adjusted, Mzuzu 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 Blantyre · Full cost of living in Mzuzu