Moving to Argentina from Malawi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malawi to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malawi to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MW
1.8
AR
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MW
20.2
AR
8.8

Malawi generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MW
$125
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MW
0.5
AR
51.1

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina 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

MW
43.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MW
0.2t
AR
4.0t

Malawi generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MW
0.1
AR
26.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MW
17.5%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MW
5.1%
AR
7.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MW
$672
AR
$14,898

Malawi generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MW
67.6 yrs
AR
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MW
38.0
AR
8.0

Argentina performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Malawi Revenue Authority (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lilongwe Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Lilongwe Buenos Aires
Jan 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 26.1 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 Argentina safe for expats?

Malawi generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Malawi?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.

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At a Glance

MW AR
Population 22,216,120 45,851,378
Currency Malawian Kwacha (MWK) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages Chewa, English Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +265 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911