Moving to Malawi from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Marshall Islands to Malawi. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
MW
20.2

Marshall Islands performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
MW
0.5

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
MW
0.2t

Marshall Islands performs better than Malawi across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
MW
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
MW
24.0%

Marshall Islands performs 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

MH
36.0%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
MW
$1,700

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
MW
33.4

Marshall Islands performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Malawi

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Marshall Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Malawi.
Malawi passport

Malawi passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Malawi passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Malawi?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malawi: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malawi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malawi safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH MW
Population 79,906 20,794,353
Currency United States Dollar ($) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages English, Marshallese Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +265
Time zones 1 1