Shopping for food and other requirements in a foreign land can be quite a daunting task for international students. The major challenges and frequently asked questions are:
- Which supermarkets offer the best prices?
- Where will I get value for my money?
- Will I get everything I need in one place?
- Do they have the products I require?
- Which shops have the best quality?
- How do I get to the shops?
At RocApply we provıde you wıth ınformatıon on the shops you can choose from for the best shoppıng experıence ın Malawi.
Shopping centers and malls to choose from:
Lilongwe City Mall
It is located in Lilongwe at the junction of Kamuzu Procession and Kenyatta Road. It is a hive of activity with shoppers coming from far and wide. It has a range of supermarkets, fast-food chains, bookshops, mobile network operators’ shops. It also houses Game, the South African chain supermarket selling toys, sports items, and camping equipment, accessories, and electric appliances.
Gateway Mall
It is located on the Kaunda Road in Lilongwe and is the biggest mall in Malawi. The mall offers a wide range of goods and services from groceries, banks and clothing shops, beauty salons to restaurants and bars. It houses Shoprite, Food Lover’s Market, and Abantu Emporium, a shop for Malawian fashion, furniture, art, and crafts.
City Mall
It is a neat and well-kept mall and has a variety of affordable shops, well-stocked supermarkets, and fast-food restaurants. It also hosts KFC for the fast food lovers, and a traditional clothes market.
Old Town Mall
Old Town Mall is a small mall with about 10 shops but well maintained and excellent for buying local gifts. It has a number of craft and curio shops selling high-quality arts, carvings, furniture, and textiles, a shop for imported grocery and wine, and two restaurants. It is not a big mall but offers convenience in one place.
RocApply Tips:
- When doing shopping, consider a place where you can find many things in one place
- When going shopping, rather carry as little cash as possible. Open an account with the local bank and get a debit card.
- Take a friend who knows places when going shopping.
- Find time to learn more about products and local names
"I enjoy shopping and I found it affordable but some of the clothes are definitely not of the highest quality." - Hassan from Turkey
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