Moving to Malawi from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Malawi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Malawi. 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 American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Malawi across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
American Samoa performs better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Malawi?
From major Malawi cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Malawi are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Malawi safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
