What does groceries cost in Lilongwe?

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

What does dining out cost in Lilongwe?

Dining out in Lilongwe: inexpensive meal ($5), mid-range restaurant meal ($18), local beer ($2), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Lilongwe?

Average monthly rent in Lilongwe: 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($171), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($480), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($469), 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($466).

What does transportation cost in Lilongwe?

Transportation costs in Lilongwe: monthly transport pass ($15.16), gasoline per liter ($1.22), public transport ticket ($0.92).

What does utilities cost in Lilongwe?

Monthly utilities in Lilongwe: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($62), mobile phone plan ($12), internet ($44).

What does entertainment cost in Lilongwe?

Entertainment costs in Lilongwe: gym membership ($26), movie ticket ($6), theater ticket ($17).

What does personal care cost in Lilongwe?

Personal care items in Lilongwe: deodorant ($2), shampoo ($4), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($5).

What does clothing cost in Lilongwe?

Clothing prices in Lilongwe: jeans ($23), dress ($32), sneakers ($49), leather shoes ($66).

What does healthcare cost in Lilongwe?

Healthcare costs in Lilongwe: cold medicine ($2), antibiotics ($3), doctor visit ($17).

What does education cost in Lilongwe?

Education costs in Lilongwe: preschool (monthly) ($350), international school (monthly) ($2349).

What does other expenses cost in Lilongwe?

Costs in Lilongwe include: averageSalary ($275), tv ($314), microwave ($93), laundryDetergent ($3), tablet ($114).

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Malawi

Lilongwe

Central Region

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989,318 people • 5:10 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Nightlife

Limited

Street Cleanliness

Limited

Work

Work Cafés

Limited

Coworking

Limited

Power Reliability

Limited

Nature

Nearby Mountains

Green Spaces

Good

Community

Nomad Community

Poor

Cost of Living

Total

$1,726

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$161

Food Outside

$158

Base Cost

$52

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Weather

05/04/2026

Air Quality

Good

26/500

Forecast

⛅

27°C

14°C

Feels like: 29°C

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WIFI

Poor

Download Speed

Median

37.58 Mbps

Max

444.67 Mbps

Min

1.25 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

6.73 Mbps

Max

201.56 Mbps

Min

0.04 Mbps

Latency

214 ms

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Safety

6/10 - Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Unsafe

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Limited

Public Transit

Limited

Bikeability

Bad

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