What does groceries cost in Blantyre?

Basic groceries in Blantyre cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($1), chicken breast (1kg) ($3), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Blantyre?

Dining out in Blantyre: local beer ($1), coffee ($2), inexpensive meal ($4), mid-range restaurant meal ($12).

What does housing cost in Blantyre?

Average monthly rent in Blantyre: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($202), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($91), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($440), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($253).

What does transportation cost in Blantyre?

Transportation costs in Blantyre: public transport ticket ($0.86), taxi starting fare ($0.59), gasoline per liter ($1.03), monthly transport pass ($16.00).

What does utilities cost in Blantyre?

Monthly utilities in Blantyre: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($34), mobile phone plan ($8), internet ($165).

What does entertainment cost in Blantyre?

Entertainment costs in Blantyre: gym membership ($34), movie ticket ($3).

What does personal care cost in Blantyre?

Personal care items in Blantyre: deodorant ($1), shampoo ($1), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($4).

What does clothing cost in Blantyre?

Clothing prices in Blantyre: jeans ($28), dress ($20), sneakers ($40), leather shoes ($46).

What does healthcare cost in Blantyre?

Healthcare costs in Blantyre: cold medicine ($1), antibiotics ($2).

What does education cost in Blantyre?

Education costs in Blantyre: preschool (monthly) ($358), international school (monthly) ($594).

What does other expenses cost in Blantyre?

Costs in Blantyre include: averageSalary ($495), tv ($176), microwave ($82), laundryDetergent ($4).

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Malawi

Blantyre

Southern Region

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1,895,973 people • 4:34 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Nightlife

Limited

Street Cleanliness

Limited

Work

Work Cafés

Limited

Power Reliability

Limited

Coworking

Poor

Nature

Nearby Mountains

Green Spaces

Good

Community

Nomad Community

Poor

Cost of Living

Total

$1,938

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$158

Food Outside

$123

Base Cost

$62

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Weather

11/09/2025

Air Quality

Moderate

56/500

Forecast

⛅

32°C

18°C

Feels like: 32°C

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WIFI

Poor

Download Speed

Median

40.26 Mbps

Max

179.12 Mbps

Min

0.74 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

5.65 Mbps

Max

33.75 Mbps

Min

0.15 Mbps

Latency

294 ms

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Safety

4/10 - Moderate

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Unsafe

Safety Index

Unsafe

Crime Index

High

Mobility

Walkability

Limited

Public Transit

Limited

Bikeability

Bad

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