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Crafts market in Lilongwe, Malawi.
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Malawi

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Country Information Malawi

Malawi, ein Binnenstaat im Südosten Afrikas, wird aufgrund seines Rufs für seine freundlichen und einladenden Menschen oft als das „warme Herz Afrikas“ bezeichnet. Das zwischen Sambia, Tansania und Mosambik gelegene Land wird vom Malawisee dominiert,...

Cost of Living
Rent
$207Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Meal
$4.23Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Groceries
$1.25Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Transport
$1.04One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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With a safety index of 44/100, Malawi offers moderate safety conditions for expats and their families.

Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Malawi offers various visa options for international visitors, workers, and long-term residents. Explore the full residency guide for detailed requirements and application processes.

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Work & Business
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Location Intelligence for Malawi
Safety43.9

32% below EU avg

Baselines based on EU averages. Source: Numbeo indices.

Capital

Lilongwe

Timezone

UTC+02:00

Area

118,484 km²

Population

19,129,955

Economic Overview in Malawi

GDP

$13.16B

HDI

0.5

Quality of Life

N/A

NYC baseline: 43

Purchasing Power

N/A

NYC baseline: 42

Understanding the economic landscape is essential for evaluating living costs and opportunities in Malawi. This comprehensive overview covers key financial indicators including cost of living, housing markets, income levels, and fiscal policies that shape daily life and long-term financial planning.

Work & Business in Malawi
Business ClimateSee full guide for details
Work PermitsRequirements vary by nationality
Key IndustriesExplore opportunities
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BildungssystemInternationale Schulen, Universitäten & Lehrpläne
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Demographics in Malawi

Life Expectancy

63.2

Population

19,129,955

Religions

Christianity (Protestant)
33.5%
Christianity (Catholic)
17.2%
Islam
13.8%
Christianity (Pentecostal)
7.6%
Christianity (Anglican)
2.3%

Ethnic Composition

Chewa
25.2%
Tumbuka
20.4%
Lomwe
17.9%
Yao
15.3%
Sena
5.9%
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Transportation & Infrastructure in Malawi
Public TransitAvailable in major cities
AirportsInternational connectivity
InfrastructureRoad & rail networks
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Social Integration in Malawi
Expat CommunityActive communities available
Cultural IntegrationTips & resources
Language BarrierSee guide for details
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Retirement & Benefits in Malawi
Retirement VisaCheck eligibility
Healthcare AccessPublic & private options
Pension RecognitionSee guide for details
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Environment & Sustainability in Malawi
Air QualitySee detailed assessment
Green SpacesParks & nature areas
SustainabilityEnvironmental policies
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Malawi at a Glance

Capital

Lilongwe

Languages

English, Chewa

UN Member

Yes

Quick Facts for Malawi

Population

19,129,955

Currency

MWK

Timezone

UTC+02:00

Calling Code

+265

Week starts on

Monday

Gini Coefficient

44.7 (2016)

Traffic side

left side

Location

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.