Moving to Malawi from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lilongwe averages 75°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Czech Republic to Malawi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
MW
20.2

Czech Republic performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
MW
0.5

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
MW
0.2t

Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
MW
17.5%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Malawi leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CZ
2.6%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
MW
$1,700

Czech Republic performs better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CZ
79.7 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
MW
33.4

Czech Republic performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Prague Lilongwe
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Malawi passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.

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?

Czech Republic performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Czech Republic?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Malawi compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ MW
Population 10,705,384 20,794,353
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Czech, Slovak Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +420 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112