Moving to Slovenia from Malawi

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Malawi to Slovenia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Malawi to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°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 Slovenia.

Moved in 2023
1

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

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovenia compared to Malawi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MW
1.8
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MW
20.2
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MW
$125
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MW
0.5
SI
33.3

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MW
0.2t
SI
6.3t

Malawi generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MW
17.5%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MW
$1,700
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MW
72.4 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MW
33.4
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lilongwe Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Lilongwe Ljubljana
Jan 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Malawi?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.

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At a Glance

MW SI
Population 20,794,353 2,101,208
Currency Malawian Kwacha (MWK) Euro (€)
Languages Chewa, English Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +265 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112