Mzuzu, Malawi is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $534 for one person and $1266 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Mzuzu is 43% cheaper overall.
Mzuzu is 56% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Mzuzu is, on average, 83% lower than in Columbus.
Mzuzu tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, can be significant factors that impact overall affordability.
Food costs are 32% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 57% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.58 $ |
| Dinner | 22.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.89 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.39 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.03 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.95 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.73 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.68 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 58 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 221 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 384 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 528 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 367 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.54% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.32 $ |
| Haircut | 3.42 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 357 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,831 $ |