Lilongwe travel budget

Lilongwe: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Lilongwe

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lilongwe for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 65 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1115* (1936522 MWK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2196* (3814832 MWK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 102 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2986* (5188274 MWK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Lilongwe compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lilongwe in 2024 is 52% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Lilongwe in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Lilongwe by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lilongwe

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lilongwe is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.9/person
($ 2.4 to $ 5.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.9/person
($ 4.1 to $ 5.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.9 for 500ml
( $ 0.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
( $ 0.2)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lilongwe

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lilongwe is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 65 to $ 203)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 52 to $ 143)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 52 to $ 194)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 61 to $ 205)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 11 to $ 193)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 65/month
($ 65 to $ 203)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 90/month
($ 51 to $ 151)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 130/month
($ 62 to $ 220)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 74/month
($ 39 to $ 126)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 221/month
($ 149 to $ 316)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Lilongwe

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lilongwe is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lilongwe

On average, the price of transport in Lilongwe is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
( $ 1.8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.9
($ 2.5 to $ 6.8)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Lilongwe

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lilongwe is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4/ticket
( $ 4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.8/hr
( $ 7.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lilongwe

On average, shopping budget in Lilongwe is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1/pack
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 26
($ 19 to $ 36)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
($ 12 to $ 42)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Lilongwe
London → Lilongwe
London → Lilongwe
$ 980
(fair price: $ 827)
Manchester → Lilongwe
Manchester → Lilongwe
Manchester → Lilongwe
$ 1117
(fair price: $ 915)
Dublin → Lilongwe
Dublin → Lilongwe
Dublin → Lilongwe
$ 1210
(fair price: $ 959)
New York City → Lilongwe
New York City → Lilongwe
New York City → Lilongwe
$ 1462
(fair price: $ 1261)
Edinburgh → Lilongwe
Edinburgh → Lilongwe
Edinburgh → Lilongwe
$ 1186
(fair price: $ 969)
Toronto → Lilongwe
Toronto → Lilongwe
Toronto → Lilongwe
$ 1636
(fair price: $ 1413)

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About this information on the cost of living in Lilongwe

The information about the cost of living in Lilongwe shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Lilongwe was updated on 27-03-2024.

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