Cost of Living in Malawi. Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,279.48$ (1,853,415.47MK) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 656.86$ (534,081.90MK) without rent. Cost of living in Malawi is, on average, 31.25% lower than in United States. Rent in Malawi is, on average, 69.96% lower than in United States.