Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Sarajevo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
