Moving to Malawi from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2012

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
MW
1.8

Malawi performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
MW
0.2t

Malawi performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
MW
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
MW
24.0%

Gibraltar 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

GI
1.0%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
MW
$1,700

Gibraltar 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

GI
80.4 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
MW
33.4

Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar 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

Malawi passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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?

Malawi performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

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

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At a Glance

GI MW
Population 29,573 20,794,353
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages English Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +265
Time zones 1 1