Moving to Norway from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Norway? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Malawi to Norway.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Norway 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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 generally does better on environment, though Norway leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Norway 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
share of people below the poverty line
Norway 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
Norway 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 | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Norwegian Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting Norway
Visa Required
Norway 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 Norway?
Connectivity is usually fine (Norway: 45.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Norway offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Norway safe for expats?
Norway performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Norway compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Norway compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Norway?
The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
