Moving to Malawi from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein 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

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
MW
1.8

Malawi performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
MW
$125

Malawi performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
48.9
MW
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
MW
24.0%

Liechtenstein 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

LI
2.4%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
MW
$1,700

Liechtenstein 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

LI
82.6 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
MW
33.4

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Malawi leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein 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.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

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 Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Liechtenstein?

Malawi performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

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

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At a Glance

LI MW
Population 39,711 20,794,353
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages German Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +265
Time zones 1 1