Moving to Washington from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Washington? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi to Washington. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Olympia averages 60°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 Washington.
people moved from Malawi to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Washington compared to Malawi.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malawi performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington 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
share of people below the poverty line
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Olympia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Washington?
From major Washington cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Malawi and Washington are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Washington compared to Malawi?
Malawi performs better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Washington compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Olympia is 60°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Olympia receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Washington?
The official language in Washington is English. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
