Malawi vs Malawi · 110 km apart
Malawi
single / month
Cheaper overallMalawi
single / month
| Expense | Kasungu | Lilongwe | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.00 | $3.90 | Kasungu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.00 | $15.60 | Kasungu |
| Cappuccino | $0.90 | $1.17 | Kasungu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $68.00 | $88.40 | Kasungu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.00 | $14.30 | Kasungu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $29.00 | $37.70 | Kasungu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.40 | $10.92 | Kasungu |
| Fitness club membership | $8.40 | $10.92 | Kasungu |
| Cinema ticket | $2.20 | $2.86 | Kasungu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $115 | $160 | Kasungu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $80.00 | $111 | Kasungu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $240 | $333 | Kasungu |
| Total single-person budget | $280 | $371 | Kasungu |
| Average net salary | $150 | $195 |
Kasungu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kasungu runs about $280 versus $371 in Lilongwe — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Kasungu 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 Kasungu · Full cost of living in Lilongwe