Moving to Malawi from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to Malawi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Malawi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lilongwe averages 75°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Malawi leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Solomon Islands across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Solomon Islands 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
Solomon Islands 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Solomon Islands performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
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 | Honiara | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
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| Month | Honiara | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) |
| Mar | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) |
| Apr | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) |
| May | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) |
Data:
Solomon Islands Meteorological Service,
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malawi passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
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?
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?
Solomon Islands 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 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Malawi compared to Solomon Islands?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What's the weather like in Malawi compared to Solomon Islands?
The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
