Moving to Vietnam from Malawi
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malawi to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malawi to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ho Chi Minh City averages 91°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malawi to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Vietnam performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Malawi Revenue Authority (2016), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Vietnam vs Malawi
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Can you move from Malawi to Vietnam?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 23.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Vietnam performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Malawi?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Ho Chi Minh City is 91°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Ho Chi Minh City receives around 65.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
