Moving to Malawi from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
MW
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
MW
20.2

Slovenia performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
MW
$125
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
MW
0.5

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
MW
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
MW
0.2t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Malawi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
MW
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
MW
17.5%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
MW
5.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
MW
$1,700

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
MW
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
MW
33.4

Slovenia performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Lilongwe
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 78°/61°F (25°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 72°/45°F (22°/7°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 80°/57°F (27°/14°C)
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Month Ljubljana Lilongwe
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Malawi

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

Malawi passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

Slovenia performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Slovenia?

Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Malawi?

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

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At a Glance

SI MW
Population 2,101,208 20,794,353
Currency Euro (€) Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Languages Slovene Chewa, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +265
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112