Moving to Illinois from Malawi
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malawi to Illinois — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Malawi to Illinois. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Springfield averages 63°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Malawi to Illinois, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Malawi to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
How Malawi and Illinois stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malawi performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Illinois 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
share of people below the poverty line
Illinois performs significantly better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Illinois performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 42°/25°F (6°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 83°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 52°/33°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 35°/19°F (1.6°/-7.4°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.2°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/0.1°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 65°/42°F (18.1°/5.8°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 85°/64°F (29.4°/17.6°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 79°/55°F (26.1°/12.6°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 66°/44°F (19.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.1°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 38°/22°F (3.5°/-5.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Illinois?
Working remotely from Illinois's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Malawi and Illinois.
How is healthcare in Illinois compared to Malawi?
Malawi performs better than Illinois across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Illinois compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Springfield is 63°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Springfield receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Illinois?
The official language in Illinois is English. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
