Moving to Oman from Malawi
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malawi to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Malawi to Oman, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Muscat averages 91°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Malawi and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman 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
Oman 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 Oman 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
Oman 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
Oman performs significantly better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Oman 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 | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and Oman. To live, work, or study long-term in Oman, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Oman's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman 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 Oman?
With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman 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 Oman.
Is Oman safe for expats?
Oman performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Oman is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Oman compared to Malawi?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Oman compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Oman?
The official language in Oman is Arabic. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
