Moving to Malawi from Albania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Albania to Malawi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Albania to Malawi, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
MW
20.2

Albania performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
MW
0.5

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
MW
0.2t

Malawi performs significantly better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
MW
17.5%

Albania performs better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
MW
$1,700

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
MW
33.4

Albania performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Malawi. To live, work, or study long-term in Malawi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Malawi's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Albania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Malawi.
Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malawi passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malawi?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malawi: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malawi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL MW
Population 3,095,344 20,794,353
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Albanian Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +355 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112