Moving to Malawi from Argentina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Argentina to Malawi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Argentina 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Argentina to Malawi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
MW
20.2

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
MW
0.5

Argentina 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

AR
29.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
MW
0.2t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Malawi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
MW
17.5%

Argentina 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

AR
6.2%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
MW
$1,700

Malawi generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
MW
33.4

Argentina performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lilongwe Rain: 50.7 in/yr (1289 mm)
75° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Lilongwe
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Malawi passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Malawi has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Argentina?

Argentina 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 40.8 in Argentina. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Malawi compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR MW
Population 46,245,668 20,794,353
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911