Moving to India from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to India? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi to India. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Delhi averages 88°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi generally does better on safety, though India 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
India 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 performs better than India across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
India generally does better on infrastructure, though Malawi leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
India generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax rate.
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
India generally does better on family life, though Malawi leads in life expectancy.
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 | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lilongwe | Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
India Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)
India 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 India?
Connectivity is usually fine (India: 2.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is India safe for expats?
Malawi generally does better on safety, though India leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in India compared to Malawi?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in India compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in India?
The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
