Moving to Malawi from New York
What to Expect
Considering a move from New York to Malawi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New York to Malawi. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lilongwe averages 75°F vs 62°F in New York City, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to New York.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malawi performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs 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
New York performs better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Malawi vs New York
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Can you move from New York to Malawi?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malawi passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Malawi?
From major Malawi cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Malawi are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Malawi compared to New York?
Malawi performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Malawi compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In New York, the official language is English.
