Moving to Malawi from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
MW
5.8%

Malawi performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
MW
24.0%

Oklahoma performs better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OK
3.8%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
MW
$1,700

Oklahoma performs better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OK
74.1 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs

Oklahoma performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Lilongwe
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Malawi passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Malawi. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Oklahoma?

Malawi performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

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

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At a Glance

MW
Population 3,751,351 20,794,353
Currency United States Dollar ($) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages English Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +265
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911