Moving to Malawi from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
MW
20.2

Grenada 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

GD
$880
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
MW
0.5

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
MW
0.2t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
MW
17.5%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
MW
$1,700

Grenada 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

GD
75.7 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
MW
33.4

Grenada 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 Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Malawi without a visa.
Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Malawi passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.

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?

Grenada 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 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Malawi?

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

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At a Glance

GD MW
Population 113,949 20,794,353
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages English Chewa, English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +265
Time zones 1 1