Moving to Malawi from Georgia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Georgia to Malawi — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Georgia 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

How Georgia and Malawi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
MW
20.2

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
MW
0.5

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
MW
0.2t

Malawi performs significantly better than Georgia 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

GE
28.7
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
MW
17.5%

Georgia 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
MW
$1,700

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
MW
33.4

Georgia performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Tbilisi Lilongwe
Jan 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Georgia

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Malawi can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Georgia and Malawi.

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Georgia 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 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE MW
Population 4,935,518 20,794,353
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Georgian Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +265
Time zones 1 1