Cost of Living in Lilongwe
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Lilongwe, Malawi.
Overall, the cost of living in Lilongwe is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 10 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)12
Groceries index10
Dining out index10
Transport index7
Utilities index9
Median annual salary$2,500
Minimum wage$0.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$70
Est. monthly healthcare premium$15
YoY inflation30.0%
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