Moving to Colombia from Malawi
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malawi to Colombia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Malawi to Colombia, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bogota averages 61°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Malawi and Colombia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi generally does better on environment, though Colombia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Colombia 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
Malawi generally does better on employment & economy, though Colombia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Colombia 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 | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Colombia 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 Colombia?
With 17.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Colombia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Malawi and Colombia.
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Malawi?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
