Moving to Malawi from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Malawi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Malawi. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lilongwe averages 75°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Malawi.
Who's moving to Malawi?
Top countries of origin for Malawi's foreign-born residents.
- 40,131
- 31,375
- 27,773
- 27,221
- 10,079
- 7,041
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United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Malawi compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics.
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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Malawi leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United Kingdom 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax rate.
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
United Kingdom performs better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | London | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malawi passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Malawi: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malawi offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Malawi safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malawi is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Malawi compared to United Kingdom?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Malawi, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Malawi scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Malawi compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Lilongwe is 75°F, compared to 60°F in London. Lilongwe receives around 50.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Malawi?
The official languages in Malawi are Chewa and English. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
