Moving to Malawi from Montenegro

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Montenegro to Malawi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Montenegro to Malawi, and you’d need to navigate life in Chewa and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Montenegro to Malawi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
MW
20.2

Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ME
$2,908
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
MW
0.5

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro 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

ME
60.0
MW
43.0

Malawi performs significantly better than Montenegro 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

ME
31.3
MW
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ME
82.0%
MW
24.0%

Montenegro 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

ME
15.2%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
MW
$1,700

Montenegro 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

ME
77.8 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
MW
33.4

Montenegro performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Department of Public Revenues, Montenegro, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lilongwe Rain: 50.7 in/yr (1289 mm)
75° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Podgorica Lilongwe
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Malawi has 0.1 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 Malawi safe for expats?

Montenegro generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Montenegro?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME MW
Population 604,966 20,794,353
Currency Euro (€) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Montenegrin Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +382 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112