Moving to Malawi from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Malawi? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lilongwe averages 75°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to North Korea.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi performs significantly better than North Korea across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Malawi performs significantly better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea performs better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
North Korea generally does better on family life, though Malawi leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | P'yongyang | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malawi passport holder visiting North Korea
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 North Korea and Malawi are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Malawi compared to North Korea?
North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in suicide rate. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Malawi compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
