Moving to Lithuania from Malawi

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malawi to Lithuania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Malawi to Lithuania, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°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 Lithuania, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2019

people moved from Malawi to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Lithuania?

Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Malawi and Lithuania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MW
1.8
LT
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MW
20.2
LT
6.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MW
$125
LT
$4,127
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MW
0.5
LT
51.3

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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
LT
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MW
0.2t
LT
4.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MW
0.1
LT
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MW
17.5%
LT
1.8%

Lithuania performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MW
5.0%
LT
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MW
$1,700
LT
$46,200

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MW
72.4 yrs
LT
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MW
33.4
LT
3.6

Lithuania 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lilongwe Vilnius
Jan–Mar 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) 69°/52°F (21°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Lilongwe Vilnius
Jan 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C)
Feb 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C)
Mar 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C)
Apr 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C)
Jul 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C)
Aug 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C)
Oct 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C)
Nov 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C)
Dec 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C)

Data: Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

Lithuania passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lithuania 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 Lithuania?

With 29.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lithuania 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 Lithuania.

Is Lithuania safe for expats?

Malawi generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.

How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Malawi?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.

What language do they speak in Lithuania?

The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.

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At a Glance

MW LT
Population 20,794,353 2,683,546
Currency Malawian Kwacha (MWK) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, English Lithuanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +265 +370
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112